If You Want to Lose Excess Weight, You Should Do This
As a result of the regular sports and physical activity we incorporate into our lives, significant biological changes occur in the body. For example, our heart, respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems function more efficiently and regularly.
People who exercise have lower resting heart rates and blood pressure. Blood cholesterol levels, as well as levels of LDL and triglycerides — which we count among the "bad" cholesterol group — are lower. This has a preventive effect on the development of atherosclerosis, that is, hardening of the arteries. People who exercise become more in harmony with their surroundings, happier, and more at peace. This is a very important advantage for us to be successful in our daily lives.
While quality of life rises significantly, we lead a life at peace with the work we do. It has also been proven through research that people who exercise live longer.
As a result of increased activity, the negative effects of the condition we call osteoporosis — which we very frequently encounter, especially in the field of physical therapy — are eliminated. In addition, thanks to exercise, the increase in muscle strength significantly protects us from diseases such as osteoarthritis that develop over time.
COLON CANCER RISK DECREASES
Physical exercise increases the secretion of certain hormones. Endorphin is one of these. The secretion of endorphin helps pain be felt somewhat less.
In some studies conducted in recent years, it has been found that the risk of colon cancer is reduced in those who exercise sufficiently.
We see the benefits of balanced and moderate sport at every stage of our lives. Overexerting the body and engaging in strenuous sports while exercising is risky for health. As in other areas of daily life, it is important not to overdo the dose when engaging in sports and physical activity. Whether in nutrition or in medication use, dose is what matters here as well.
Proven benefits of physical activity:
-Exercise consists of physical movements arranged separately for two main purposes: preventing age-related deterioration and correcting deteriorated systems.
-Preventing deterioration means increasing physical strength through the regular use of muscles and keeping the amount of calories consumed and expended in balance. Correcting what has deteriorated, on the other hand, is more difficult and requires a longer process.
-It has a positive effect on the immune system.
-It speeds up metabolism, enabling weight loss and a reduction in fat percentage.
-It reduces insulin and leptin resistance, an important factor in the inability to lose weight.
-It reduces the risk of heart attack (infarction).
-It speeds up the burning of excess fat.
-The rate of catching colds decreases.
-It has a positive effect on the body's maximum oxygen consumption.
-It strengthens the muscles.
-It reduces the risk of hypertension.
-It increases the HDL ratio and lowers LDL cholesterol levels.
-It has a positive effect on strengthening memory.
-It is effective in helping people overcome their fears.
-In children, it increases school success, attention, and concentration.
-It delays the calcification that occurs in joints and protects against it.
-Physical activity helps people be happy.
-It is good for anxiety and depression.
-Chronic fatigue is reduced.
-It has a positive effect in combating stress.
-It increases intestinal activity and is good for constipation.
-It reduces the risk of colon cancer.
-It reduces the risk of stroke and prevents early death resulting from stroke.
-It reduces the risk of thrombosis (blood clots).
-It helps reduce and treat back and lower-back pain.
-It increases a person's self-confidence.
-It partially prevents the formation of free radicals.
-In women, it reduces the negative effects of menopause.
-It supports healthy sexual activity.
SO WHERE SHOULD YOU START
As can be seen, a healthy life is possible through regular exercise.
Exercise tolerance differs for every person. The needs of every age are different, and every individual needs to follow a different exercise program. The duration, intensity, and type of exercise to be performed are determined by a physician according to the person's medical history and any accompanying conditions. For this reason, an exercise program should be personalized and suited to the individual's needs.
During this period of the coronavirus pandemic, those who cannot leave the house must be sure to exercise in order to prevent complications arising from inactivity.
Remember that exercising is always better than not exercising at all, and that the fitter you are, the better you will feel accordingly.
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