Why should I exercise and why is it important?
Depending on the reasons you want to exercise in both short-term and long-term, you have to do at least 30 minutes of activity a day. Weight control, managing and reducing anxiety and depression short-term physical activity help you achieve it. On the other hand, being in the long-term physically active has a lot more benefits by having a lower risk of different diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and heart disease. Also, it helps build a healthy body by preventing you from injuries and having stronger bones and muscles. As mentioned at least a 30 minutes activity a day or at a minimum of 3 to 5 days a week is very important.
What are the benefits of daily walking or light activity?
One good approach to improve and maintain your health is by walking. Doing a 30-minute walk a day can have a lot of benefits even if have a busy schedule. Below are listed some of the benefits :
- Improved endurance and strength of the muscles
- Lower risk of stroke and heart disease
- Better control over diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, muscular pain, and cholesterol
- Having better control of balance and stronger bones
- Lowered body fat
What are the risks of a sedentary lifestyle?
One of the main risk factors for the death rate from illnesses that are not transmissible is physical inactivity. Compared to people that do daily exercises those who do not have 20% – 30% more chances of passing away. A sedentary lifestyle puts you at higher risk by not being active below are some of the risks :
- Heart disease (like heart attack)
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- High cholesterol
- Having increased feelings of anxiety and depression