“Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness” ~Edward Stanley
It’s been more than six months since the world has come to stand still and everyone has adjusted themselves within the four walls of their houses.
During these challenging times, the physical activity of the world declined , and screen time increased rapidly. According to a research , the step count declined by 15 % in India after the declaration of pandemic. For a huge population, travelling was the only form of physical activity, due to the pandemic this was also stopped. The pandemic has adversely affected the health of masses.
But what is ‘HEALTH’? It is the state of physical , mental and social well being. The three aspects of health have been brutally down trodden because of lockdown.
PHYSICAL WELL BEING is one of the most important aspect of health. The reason are as follows :
v IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH :
Exercise improves your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety and stress.
It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity for the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine , which relieve feelings of depression .
Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain. It also makes one more aware of their surroundings and their own mental health.
One study asked 26 healthy men and women who normally exercised regularly to either continue exercising or stop exercising for two weeks. Those who stopped exercising experienced increases in negative mood .
v HELPS TO LOOSE WEIGHT , MAKES ONE MORE ACTIVE , AGILE AND LIVELY :
Dieting, a reduced calorie intake will lower your metabolic rate, which will delay weight loss. On the contrary, regular exercise has been shown to increase your metabolic rate, which will burn more calories and help you lose weight.
Additionally, studies have shown that combining aerobic exercise with resistance training can maximize fat loss and muscle mass maintenance, which is essential for keeping the weight off
It builds up stamina in the long run. Helps strengthen your muscles , bones and keeps you flexible.
v IT CAN REDUCE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES :
Lack of regular physical activity is a primary cause of chronic disease.
Regular exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular fitness and body composition, yet decrease blood pressure and blood fat levels .
In contrast, a lack of regular exercise — even in the short term — can lead to significant increases in belly fat, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and early death .
v IMPROVES MEMORY , SKIN HEALTH AND SLEEP CYCLES :
It increases your heart rate, which promotes the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain.It can also stimulate the production of hormones that can enhance the growth of brain cells.
our skin can be affected by the amount of oxidative stress in your body.Oxidative stress occurs when the body's antioxidant defenses cannot completely repair the damage that free radicals cause to cells. This can damage their internal structures and deteriorate your skin. exercise can stimulate blood flow and induce skin cell adaptation that can help delay the appearance of skin aging
Regular exercise can help you relax.In regards to sleep quality, the energy depletion that occurs during exercise stimulates recuperative processes during sleep .Moreover, the increase in body temperature that occurs during exercise is thought to improve sleep quality by helping it drop during sleep .
By now, it is well understood by you that physical fitness is a key factor that leads to fitness of mind and improved social life as well.
Understanding the importance of physical fitness , the government of India under the guidance of our honorable Prime Minister has launched the fit India freedom run campaign which started on 15th August and will go on till 2nd October. The campaign’s tag line “FIT HOGA INDIA , TABHI HIT HOGA INDIA” , very much explains it’s motives. It further emphasizes , a fitter youth can build a better future.Hence , let us all take the “ Fitness Pledge “ and resolve to work on our most important asset i.e is HEALTH. After all , “Health is Wealth”.
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