Pump It Up!—Strong Muscles Can Make You Healthier

Abstract

We imagine that you want to be healthy; nobody likes to be ill because that often prevents us from doing the things we like to do. However, we often do not do everything in our power to keep ourselves healthy because modern life is designed to be comfortable. Consequently, we are moving and exercising less than ever, and even young people are suffering the effects of physical inactivity. In this article, we will explain why it is essential for you to move your body, to do so correctly, and to be physically active throughout your life. We will also dispel some myths about children and adolescents lifting weights. There are many things you can do in your daily life to be more physically active!