The regular practice of physical exercises has several benefits proven by health professionals, and physical exercise works both in the prevention and treatment of many complications, chronic diseases and functional disability.
Regular physical exercise improves blood circulation, strengthens the immune system, helps in weight loss, decreases the risk of heart disease and strengthens bones. All these advantages in relation to our health transfer to our daily lives, such as the practice of physical exercise after performing cognitive skills tasks, improving memorization and reasoning due to increased blood flow in the brain.
It is also important to point out that the practice of physical exercise has no age limit, anyone can practice physical exercise but a medical evaluation to assess the general health status may be necessary. In special cases such as pregnant women, the elderly, and very overweight people it is very important to accompany a sports professional.
The release of endorphins, which has analgesic action in our body promotes physical and mental well-being and is scientifically proven that physical exercise helps in increasing the production and release of this hormone. In addition to promoting general well-being exercise has several other benefits, below we list and explain five of these benefits
1. Fights excess weight
Overweight is one of the great problems that has accompanied our society over time. Studies by who point out that in every three people in the world one is overweight and combat is a need for health in general, the more controlled the weight, the lower the chances for diseases related to overweight, thus increasing the expectation of life compared to an obese.
One of the best ways to combat overweight or obesity along with a quality diet, is to practice regular physical exercise. The practice of exercises accelerates metabolism, favoring the increase of calorie burning and body energy expenditure, the higher the intensity of physical exercise, the higher the caloric expenditure.
Including aerobic and anaerobic exercises in your training plan is the best way to achieve greater weight loss results, as the trend is to have a significant increase in energy expenditure, as your body will need energy both to sustain training and recovery throughout the day.
2. Strengthens bones and joints
One problem that haunts us with advancing age is the decrease in bone density. It is important to increase the strength and density of bones knowing that over the years the tendency is to decrease, the best way to achieve this is through regular physical exercise.
In old age or when our musculoskeletal system can not withstand impact activities, it is indicated the practice of aquatic exercises, because it has little impact, prevents falls and injuries and cardiovascular recovery is more efficient.
3. Increases muscle strength and endurance
Bodybuilding is a way to exercise the body with strength and endurance exercises that encompass various exercises that help in maintaining and strengthening muscle, but in general other types of physical exercises tend to increase the strength and endurance of one or more muscle zones.
These benefits are very important especially for elderly people who have reduced muscle mass and strength that occur naturally with aging, and can cause injury or increase the risk of falls. Therefore, practicing strengthening exercises is essential to reduce muscle loss, maintain and improve muscle strength and endurance.
4. Decreases stress
Stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which are usually released in large amounts in the body in times of nervousness, as a normal response of the body to solve stressful situations are balanced with the help of physical exercise. When it seems that we are calmer and more productive it is not only because practicing physical exercise is good for relaxing, but also because chemically it proposes this sensation, balancing several other hormones such as dopamine and endorphin.
5. Combats anxiety and depression
Often people suffering from anxiety and depression have several problems that are occurring throughout the day, arriving at night also has problems such as lack of sleep and difficulty falling asleep and having a quality sleep.
Regular physical exercise tends to increase the production and release of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine, responsible for regulating mood, sleep, appetite, heart rate and memory. When these neurotransmitters are in low concentrations in the body, anxiety or depression can be triggered. The regular practice of physical exercise is a useful tool to regulate our hormonal system, allowing a healthy circadian cycle, in which we fall asleep faster, sleep is deeper and restorative, thus decreasing possible damage to our mental health.
A prática regular de exercícios físicos traz muitos benefícios para a saúde, atuando na prevenção e tratamento de doenças crônicas e melhorando a qualidade de vida. Entre os principais benefícios, destaca-se o combate ao excesso de peso, o fortalecimento de ossos e articulações, o aumento da força e resistência muscular, a redução do estresse e o alívio de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. Além disso, o exercício promove a liberação de endorfina e outros neurotransmissores que ajudam no bem-estar mental e na qualidade do sono. Em todas as idades, a prática é benéfica e segura, mas em casos especiais, como gestantes e idosos, o acompanhamento profissional é essencial.
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