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. |
