Exercise
strengthens our muscles and preserves the mobility of our joints. It helps the
function of the lungs and improves circulation. It reduces the chance of heart
attack. In diabetics, it controls blood sugar. Regular exercises help to reduce
weight, prevent constipation and make you sleep better. It also relieves stress
and depression. Most importantly, it not only keeps one fit, but also makes one
feel fit.
Being more active will mean different things to different people. It depends on your age, lifestyle and associated medical conditions. The first step should be to ascertain whether you currently do at least 30 minutes of ordinary physical activity (such as walking) in the course of one day. More intense exercise such as jogging for 20 minutes may substitute for 30 minutes of brisk walking. If you find you enjoy being more active, then you can gradually step up your activities. By exercise is meant physical activity. This not necessarily means taking up a sport or lengthy exercises. Everyday ordinary activities such as walking or climbing stairs do also contribute to physical activity. Aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, swimming, cycling are good for the heart. You yourself will be able to make out the right intensity of the physical activity. Put in a fair amount of effort so that your breathing becomes faster than normal, but not so much that you are gasping for breat...
Comments
Post a Comment