Exercise Habits

Good health requires regular exercise. On a daily basis walking is an easy mode of exercise . It is the best possible exercise: free, enjoyable and a natural part of our everyday life. It is therefore the best way to keep fit on a daily basis. 

Exercise:

• Exercise not only burns fat
• Increases the muscle mass as you tone up. This increase in muscle mass is a key factor in weight loss as muscle burns more calories than fat does. 
• One needs to start exercising at a pace and duration that suits one’s fitness level.
• One should aim for at least 30 minute of moderate activity on at least 3-5 days a week.
• As an integrated programme, exercise combined with healthy eating will help to improve body shape
• Exercise increases oxygen supply, which stimulates the immune system, repairing injured tissue.
• Any weight-bearing exercise ie.walking ,is an essential in the battle against Osteoporosis as it maintains bone density. Bones are like muscles, in that they get stronger and denser as you place more demands on them.
• Physical exercise is also great for the mind, as it releases Endorphins which is a natural antidepressant.
• Exercise has a positive effect ones physical and mental state.

Sedentary life-style increases the risk of:

• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Coronary heart disease
• Diabetes
• Depression

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