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.
