Physical exercise means the systematic movement of the limbs of the body to keep them fit and strong. Without it none can enjoy a sound health. It keeps us free from diseases, makes us physically strong and healthy. There is a close connection between the body and the mind. It is physical exercise which enables us to have a sound mind in a sound body. Music soothes our mind and brings us into a domain of pleasure.
There are various forms of physical exercise. The common items of physical exercise include walking, swimming, cycling, rowing, riding, wrestling, gymnastics etc. Walking is an excellent physical exercise. Games like football, cricket, hockey, tennis, badminton, ha-du-du etc. are good forms of physical exercise. We should take any of these exercises if we want to make the body and the mind healthy and strong.
Some people think that physical exercise is a mere waste of time. But they are mistaken. It is physical exercise that keeps the limbs of our body in a perfect condition. It makes our muscles strong and body active. Physical exercise improves digestion of food. It helps the proper circulation of blood and removes extra fat from the body.
Therefore, a man who takes regular physical exercise is sure to enjoy a sound health all through his life. In our country very little attention is given to physical exercise. People above thirty hardly take any physical exercise. These people are engaged in brain work. There are many students who do not appreciate the utility of physical exercise. They think, it is simply a waste of their time. But they do not know that they can work hard if they have a sound health. There is a maxim, “a sound mind in a sound body”. So it is imperative to take physical exercise so as to keep our body fit.
So all of us should take any sort of physical esxercise everyday. However, all sorts of physical exercise are not suitable for all men. We whould take physical exercise on the recommendation of a doctor.