Medics Named Four Reasons to Exercise Daily
Training is more than just a slim body. Just 30 minutes of physical exercise a day significantly reduces the risk of stroke, diabetes, and cancer, extends the duration and quality of life, and improves mood and self-esteem.
The Ternopil Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention named 4 reasons to exercise daily.
HOW PHYSICAL EXERCISE AFFECTS THE BODY
Regular physical activity is an essential and indispensable component of a healthy lifestyle at any age. Here is why you should exercise every day:
Daily workouts protect against dangerous diseases
Just 30 minutes of physical exercise a day significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, and cancer.
Physical exercise extends lifespan and quality of life
It has been proven that an active life, including regular physical exercise, reduces the risk of mortality from all causes, improves self-esteem, and quality of life.
Regular exercise improves the condition of bones and joints
Daily workouts reduce the risk of injuries in the future and improve the functional condition of bones and joints.
Physical activity ensures a good appetite
Don’t have breakfast because you have no appetite in the morning? Nothing tastes good except snacks and pizza? These and other excuses for unhealthy eating can be overcome with sports. The main thing is to take the first step.
HOW TO TRAIN PROPERLY
The minimum duration of moderate and medium-intensity physical activity should be 30 minutes per day or 150 minutes per week. If high-intensity physical exercises suit you better, their duration should be at least 15 minutes per day or 75 minutes per week.
If you consume a lot of high-calorie food or have excess weight, medics recommend increasing the duration of physical activity to 300 minutes per week for moderate and medium intensity and up to 150 minutes per week for high intensity. To prevent weight regain, it is advisable to train for more than 60 minutes daily.
"The intensity and duration of physical activity should gradually increase under the supervision of your doctor.
Even outside of workouts, stay active: take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to work or at least get off the bus earlier, go to the ice rink instead of the cinema, etc. Specialists recommend sitting or lying down no longer than 4.5 hours a day (not counting night sleep). If you work sitting down, take breaks and do five-minute warm-ups during the workday," the medics added.
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