Marcos Vázquez, trainer: "30 minutes of exercise a day is a small price to pay for these six reasons."
Numerous scientific studies have proven it, and it's more than evident to the general population that regular physical activity , always tailored to each individual's age and circumstances, has health benefits. However, we're not talking about physical health alone, which is also important, but also about other benefits for mental health.
It's never too late to make the decision to get off the couch, something that becomes especially necessary after a certain age, to maintain weight, physical fitness, prevent diseases , avoid cognitive decline , increase energy and stamina, get better sleep and improve mood, among other benefits to consider.
On his social media, trainer Marcos Vázquez @fitness.revolucionario recommends making the small effort to dedicate half an hour each day to exercise , whatever it may be, because the health benefits are undeniable. As he puts it, "Doing 30 minutes of exercise a day is a small price to pay in exchange for achieving six highly motivating results ."
The first reason why it's worth the small effort of moving around for 30 minutes every day is "that we'll have more energy to carry out our daily tasks with a renewed sense of purpose." Furthermore, the expert assures that this exercise will improve our quality of life and mood by releasing serotonin and dopamine.
According to Vázquez, if we get into the habit of practicing some kind of routine exercise , many chronic pains will be alleviated. Of course, our bodies will appear much more attractive (obviously, due to the daily work), and, best of all, numerous studies support it as the best life insurance, promoting longevity. "Six compelling reasons to invest in exercise," the expert comments.
Exercise combats pain and prevents disease
Mayo Clinic explains why staying active, at least half an hour a day doing some type of exercise, is good for avoiding illness. "Regardless of your current weight, staying active increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol , the 'good' cholesterol, and reduces triglycerides , which are unhealthy. This combination keeps blood flowing, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease."
In addition to helping prevent or control anxiety, regular exercise improves metabolic syndrome , high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, most types of cancer, and arthritis. Of course, cognitive function remains stable for longer, and the risk of death from a multitude of causes is reduced .
The effects of physical activity on mental health
In addition to improving cognitive function, exercise promotes restful sleep , as long as we don't do it right before bed. Mood is also boosted, as activity stimulates brain chemicals that promote happiness.
In addition to strengthening muscle mass and increasing physical endurance, regular exercise provides increased oxygen and nutrients to tissues , helping the heart function more efficiently, just as lung capacity does.
Finally, one last proven benefit that experts increasingly agree on has to do with the socializing potential of sports. Strong social relationships are one of the fundamental pillars of mental health, but also of overall health.
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