THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

SUBMITTED TO

MS. ANDREA CAMILLE ESTOLONIO

TEACHER

OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA MINOR SEMINARY

SORSOGON CITY

RICKY GABRIEL B. DOMASIG

ANTONIO J. CASTILLO

APRIL 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE………………………………………………….. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………… 2

CHAPTER 1

 PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING……………………….. 3

 PROBLEM STATEMENT……………………………… 4
 PURPOSE
 CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND IT SETTING

To maintain good physical, mental, and emotional health, regular exercise is crucial. It helps with weight
control, increases muscular strength, and fortifies the cardiovascular system.

It lowers the chance of developing long-term conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some
cancers. Benefits to mental health include lowering age-related cognitive decline, improving cognitive
function, memory, and focus, and easing the symptoms of anxiety and sadness. Exercise promotes
community and social relationships, particularly when done in team sports or group environments.

Studies show that elderly persons who regularly exercise had longer lifespans and better quality of life.

All things considered, keeping up a regular workout regimen is essential to preserving one's health and
energy.

Benefits of exercise is being well-established, many people do not engage in the required amounts of
physical activity, which can result in a variety of health problems as well as a reduction in general well-
being.

Improving population health outcomes requires a thorough understanding of the obstacles to exercise
adherence and the creation of practical initiatives to encourage physical activity.

Sedentary lifestyles, health disparities, psychological barriers, environmental factors, workplace wellness,
and the aging population are all contributing to increased obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic
conditions.
Socio-economic factors, psychological barriers, and environmental factors can influence exercise
participation, while workplace wellness programs and active commuting options can help employees
incorporate exercise into their routines.

As the global population ages, promoting physical activity among older adults is crucial for maintaining
functional independence and quality of life.

Addressing these barriers requires a comprehensive approach involving individuals, communities,

policymakers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study is to show that if the exercises are benefiting our body to be physically fit. However how often
and consistent they are in pursuing themselves

but to accomplish this process, does people execute it consistently? specifically, finding the answer

in the following:

1. Are they actively doing exercise everyday?

2. Can the benefits of exercise in mental heath be maintained over long periods, and how do they
compare to the effects of medication or therapy?
3. How do different types of exercises, such as aerobic, strength training, and flexibility exercises,

contribute to overall health, and is a combination of these activity more effective than focusing
on single type?

ASSUMPTIONS

The following are assumptions:

1. Regular exercise leads to improve cardiovascular health, which reduces the risks of heart
deseases and stroke.
2. Engaging in physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, preventing obesity and its
associated health risks.
3. Exercise contibutes to better mental health by releasing endorphins, reducing stress, and
improving overall mood.
4. Consistent exercise can improve sleep quality, leading to better overall well being and daytime
functioning.
5. Participating in group exercise classes or sports can foster social connections, promoting a
sense of community and belonging.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Since the study will find out if the benefits of exercise lies in its potential to improve the overall health
and well being of individuals and populations. by understanding the various aspect of exercise and its
effects on physical, mental, and social health for promoting healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.

SCOPE AND DELIMINATIONS

This study may target specific populations such as children, adults, individuals with chronic diseases
or healthy adults. This can help identify exercise benefits that are unique to specific age groups or in
healthy condition.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

For purposes of this study, the following had been operationally defined:

Health benefits - reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle
strength, better weight management, enhanced mood, and increased lifespan.

Disease prevention - The ability of exercise to lower the likelihood of developing certain health
conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancer, by improving overall
health and body function.

Physical fitness - A state of our health achieved through regular physical activity, characterized by
improved cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, strength, and body composition.
 CHAPTER 2

RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE

A key element of holistic health promotion is exercise, which enhances psychological and physical resilience
over the life span.

Frequent exercise lowers the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and undesirable lipid profiles.
Research such as the Framingham Heart Study has demonstrated a strong inverse correlation between
physical activity levels and cardiovascular events. In addition, exercise is essential for managing weight and
preventing obesity and metabolic diseases. Exercise is crucial for preserving a healthy body weight since
long-term research like the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study have
demonstrated the link between higher physical activity and lower adiposity.

Exercise improves mental health in addition to physical health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depressive
symptoms. Research has indicated that regimented fitness programs can lower depression severity, and
regular physical activity can protect against cognitive decline and dementia in later life.

IMPACTS ON EVERY EVENTS

 INDIVIDUAL - Embracing exercise is profound, encompassing improved physical health,

heightened mental well-being, and an overall enhanced quality of life.

 FAMILY - Embracing exercise together extends beyond individual health benefits, fostering stronger
bonds, promoting communication, and establishing a shared commitment to well-being, ultimately leading
to a happier and healthier family unit.
 COMMUNITY - Prioritizing exercise is significant, as it leads to improved public health outcomes,
reduced healthcare costs, increased productivity, and a healthier, more active population, ultimately
contributing to the overall prosperity and well-being of the community.

IMPACT OF EXERCISE ON AGING

According to the article of the SPRINGLE LINK (14 July 2016)

Exercise provides powerful health benefits for quality of life, physical function, and independent living
throughout the life cycle. Exercise impedes the aging process and promotes longevity.

Observational studies have shown that even in the presence of disease processes such as hypertension
(HTN), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, smoking, high body mass index
(BMI), and hypercholesterolemia, increasing PA has a dose-dependent effect in decreasing relative
risk of death [4].

In a study of subjects over a 13-year time period, both baseline fitness, and improvement in physical
fitness through exercise and PA was associated with significant increases in longevity [4]. Functional
independence with advanced age relates to the overall level of physical fitness. Physical fitness is most
affected by the status of the cardiorespiratory and vascular systems, as well as muscle function [5•].

Garatachea et al. provide an excellent review of the effect of exercise on the physiologic changes
associated with aging [5•].

Exercise exerts its positive influence on both a cellular level and at the level of organ systems. At the
cellular level, exercise helps reduce genomic instability, epigenetic alteration, loss of proteostasis,
dysregulated nutrient sensing, cellular senescence, and altered intracellular communication that leads
to inflammation. These effects alter the way the body performs transcellular signaling in the skeletal
muscle, the turning on and off of genes through epigenetics, and the manner in which the system
manages reactive oxygen species [5•].

On a multisystem level, the benefits of exercise include improvement in brain, cardiovascular, lung,
and muscle function, favorable alterations in body composition, and advantageous changes in
metabolic responses. The report concludes by suggesting that in the future, pharmaceuticals should be
designed which mimic the effects of exercise on the aging process [5•].

END NOTES:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-016-0175-5
 CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH DESIGN

The study investigates how exercise affects both physical and mental health, with a particular emphasis
on how exercise affects mental and physical health outcomes. Subjects were randomized to either the
exercise intervention or control groups. Positive impacts on mental health as well as enhanced physical
health indicators are among the anticipated results.

THE RESPONDENTS

The respondents were the Semenarians and Teachers

of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Minor Seminary.

THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The questionnaire contains 5 items, which specifically focus on “how often and how did the execise
activity benefited their physical and mental aspects”

To strengthen