The Far Reaching Benefits of Physical Activity

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The Far Reaching Benefits of Physical Activity

Much has been written about the effects of exercise, physical activity and health in general. But what you may not know is there are good studies showing improvements in many health parameters with regular physical activity.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adults should be physically active seven days a week. Not unexpectedly, some in the popular media attacked this as 'not doable by most adults'. But the fact is, the more sedentary our lives become, the worse our health becomes. For example, we know that metabolism slows with as little as 90 minutes of continued sitting at your desk.

As your metabolism slows, you become much more efficient at making fat than you do burning it. And as a regular reader, you know that poor metabolism can lead to the development of neuropathy, type II diabetes, and illnesses with debilitating health effects. But you can boost your metabolism with a workout at the gym or a stroll in the morning—and eat properly (a lot of protein) —but sitting all day without moving will negatively impact your health. This small change in your routine can be the game changer in your life, helping you to burn more calories, invariably speeding up your body metabolism.

Typically, inactivity has an array of adverse health effects. The risk of cancer, risk of metabolic diseases such as dyslipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, obesity, heart diseases including coronary artery disease and heart attack, stroke, and musculoskeletal diseases such as kneel pain and osteoporosis can all be linked to inactivity.

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