Physical Inactivity
Regular exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Beyond improving musculoskeletal and bone health, it can improve cognitive ability, reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleeping quality, and prevent unhealthy and excessive weight gain. More importantly, it can significantly reduce the risks of developing chronic conditions. Some examples of disorders you can potentially avoid are heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
In the US alone, ninety-six million adults, at least one in three, have prediabetes. Moreover, eight out of ten are unaware of it. The two leading risk factors for the condition are excess weight and lack of physical activity. Therefore, many healthcare providers recommend at least seventy-five minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercises a week. In addition, three hundred minutes of working out per week are recommended to achieve the health benefits offered and assist with goals to maintain or lose weight.
Moderate aerobic physical activities include swimming, brisk walking, biking, and lawn mowing. Vigorous exercises are activities like aerobic dancing and running. It’s best to consult your physician and have a physical exam to understand what you can do and identify any conditions that may be aggravated due to the exercise regimen.
