Naturopathy and Role Of Exercise

Role Of Exercise

The importance of exercise cannot be over emphasized – brisk walking, jogging or Yoga or hard games are vitally important for health. These activities arc an easy way for most people to get regular exercises, as these do not require special facilities or equipments. However, one should consult a doctor before starting any exercise program.  A 60-year-old man, who exercises regularly, is more fit than one of 40 wars who take no physical exercise. Swimming is best far the best form of exercise for everyone. It makes the whole body work without overburdening it.

Exercise and Heart: Any form of physical exercise is beneficial. This can include walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling, tennis and other forms of physical activity. It is recommended that women engage in at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity or 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (or an equivalent combination) every week. One strategy that many women find helpful is to have a workout buddy. Keeping a regular schedule and having to be accountable to your buddy increases the likelihood of maintaining a regular exercise schedule.

Exercise Benefits

1). Makes you feel more energetic, enables better use of oxygen in the body increases the lung capacity and also increases metabolic rate;

2). Increases resistance to fatigue and various diseases and gives a new zest to life. 

3).Tones up the muscles, glands, relieves muscular tension and cramps and increases stamina/strength; 

4). Improves efficiency of the heart, lungs and all the organs of the body in general by improving blood circulation which in turn improves the nutrition supply to tissues and elimination of wastes;

5). Reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol, increases HDL (good cholesterol);

6). Helps to control appetite, weight, diabetes, spondylosis, back pain etc. and improves digestion/bowel movement;

7). Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and soundly;

8). Helps in coping stress, depression, tension and anxiety.

9). Exercise, helping blood circulation to the brain and ensuring sufficient oxygen flows through your mind’s complex neural circuitry.

Guidelines for Healthy Living

Some guidelines have been provided hereunder, which if followed, can lead to drugless and a disease free, healthy life. However, mental discipline and reconciliation are necessary to follow the said guidelines/habits. It is an admitted fact that no gain is possible without enduring pain and requisite efforts or sacrifice.

>>>Guidelines for Healthy Living