Weekly Discussion: Reflect On Playing Games And Sports

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“We don`t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” – George Bernard Shaw
This is remarkable quote by George Bernard Shaw and emphasizes the importance of playing. When we do not play, we accelerate our aging process. In this case, I take playing to mean not only games and sports but also other practices such as laughing, running around with your kids, among other activities that can be considered fun. I believe that engaging in such practices regularly can help in improving our mental and physical health, thereby slowing our aging process. As such, I consider being playful an integral part of living.
First, I will reflect on playing games and sports. While not everyone can get the chance to play game and sports, I think it is important to appreciate the significance of engaging in sports to our health. I have read many articles that have linked engaging in sports to better physical and mental health. Engaging in sports gets our heart running and the significance of this to our cardiovascular health should not be underestimated. People that engage in sports regularly have well-built muscles and I believe they are healthier than those that do not engage in sports. While we cannot all play sports, we can improve on physical activity to be healthier. By being physically active, we can improve our cardiovascular health. Personally, I engage in physical activities such as pushups, walking, and sit ups, and I believe they make me feel young.
Second, apart from playing games and sports, I believe being playful is integral to our health. Adults that laugh regularly look a lot younger to me compared those that are not jovial. I also think that an adult that goes out and plays with his or her ...