Weekly
there are new reports on the growing problem of obesity in America.
The advantages of making exercise a regular part of your life
outweigh the medical conditions affiliated with an excessive
beltline. The most prevalent health issues associated with being
overweight include the following medical conditions:
• Coronary
artery disease
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
Did you
know? Regular physical activity may also help reduce the chances
of acquiring certain carcinomas, such as colon cancer.
As easy
as it sounds to perform 30-minutes of physical activity per
day, the hardest obstacle is getting motivated to put one’s
body into motion.
Here are
ten incentives to exercise:
• Boosts
lung and breathing capacity
• Maintains flexibility and endurance
• Develops bone mass
• Improves the body’s balance
• Working-out is a primary ingredient in controlling blood pressure
• Physical activity relieves the mind of symptoms associated
with depression and anxiety
• When diabetics add exercise to their lifestyle, it helps manage
the condition
• For patients with osteoporosis, working out helps strengthen
bones and muscles
• Aquatic physical activities help ease chronic pain
• In patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, working out enhances
both the physical and emotional well-being
There is
a misconception amongst people with chronic diseases about exercise.
For example, when arthritic patients add moderate activity to
their life, they can lessen pain, increase the flexibility of
joints and enhance mobility. Researchers have found that aquatic
exercising and bicycling alleviates certain arthritic pain.
More importantly,
as the body matures, it is depleted of lean muscle mass. The
elasticity of skin, joints and ligaments decreases with age.
The vital bodily function of delivering oxygen to the heart,
lungs and blood vessels diminishes, as well. Consequently, physical
activity is imperative to enduring health.
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