The benefits of physical activity are now proven: reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, breast and colon cancer, diabetes and metabolic diseases; better weight control; improved mental health and self-esteem; learning capacity building

Reduced risk of developing chronic diseases like heart problems and type 2 diabetes. Reduced risk of obesity or being overweight. Reduced anxiety, depression and hopelessness. Promotion of psychological well-being.

It has been observed that physical activity makes it possible to maintain or improve mental health and reduce the risk of mental disorders by acting on psychological factors such as strengthening self-esteem, feeling of self-esteem. efficiency and self-control

During physical exercise, well-being hormones, endorphins, are released. You feel better, your anxiety level is reduced and your sleep is calmed. Sport also allows the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is involved in reward mechanisms.

The effects of sport on the brain can be indirect (better oxygenation, improved metabolism ...), but the practice of a sporting activity also releases a certain number of psychoactive molecules, such as endorphins, which can affect mood and circuits. pain.

Physical activity results in the formation of new blood vessels (which are important “reservoirs” of nutrients and oxygen) and neurons (which transmit nerve impulses) in the brain. It would also be associated with the development, maintenance and plasticity of the nervous system.

The specialists are unanimous: from a social point of view, the practice of a sport promotes exchange, apart from professional stress or cultural differences, and develops conviviality. Indeed, it is easier to get to know each other or to integrate into a group, when you share the same hobby.