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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death and it is projected to remain so. If this trend continues, by 2015 an estimated 20 million people will die from cardiovascular disease, mainly heart attacks and strokes, the WHO states.
Physical inactivity is listed among the three major causes that trigger a heart attack or a stroke by the WHO, the other two being tobacco use and an unhealthy diet. We also know that people who live a sedentary life have more chances to suffer from other chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes type 2, arthritis, and osteoporosis. These health conditions not only contribute to cardiovascular disease but they also have a hand in contributing to lessen the quality of life of those people who suffer them.
However, in spite of all this information being available to us, we still find people who prefer to make excuses, such as being tired, not having enough time, or fear of injuries from exercise, to continue with a sedentary life. Could it be that people make those excuses because they have never experienced the pleasant sensations that an active life brings us, whether physical or psychological? In such case, the answer could possibly be to change our habits so we can live the adventures that a more active lifestyle rewards us with.
Four easy exercise tips you can follow without hardship:
1. Exercise regularly, at least 3 to 5 times a week.
2. Exercises like walking, running, swimming, or biking, when performed at moderate intensity, are the most recommended.
3. Improve your flexibility with gentle daily stretching exercises.
4. Take care of your diet and hydration, especially if you exercise for more than 60 minutes.
Physical activity has to be adapted to the personal circumstances of each person. Some people feel they have to go to a gym in order to do some exercise, but there are many ways you can include physical activity in your life without going out of the way. You may be able to take the bus or the subway to work instead of taking the car. Instead of writing an email to your co-worker who is sitting in the next door office, you could walk to his or her desk, or you could take the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Your heart will be grateful. Let us not forget that exercising our hearts can make the difference whether or not we suffer a heart attack.
Physical inactivity is listed among the three major causes that trigger a heart attack or a stroke by the WHO, the other two being tobacco use and an unhealthy diet. We also know that people who live a sedentary life have more chances to suffer from other chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes type 2, arthritis, and osteoporosis. These health conditions not only contribute to cardiovascular disease but they also have a hand in contributing to lessen the quality of life of those people who suffer them.
However, in spite of all this information being available to us, we still find people who prefer to make excuses, such as being tired, not having enough time, or fear of injuries from exercise, to continue with a sedentary life. Could it be that people make those excuses because they have never experienced the pleasant sensations that an active life brings us, whether physical or psychological? In such case, the answer could possibly be to change our habits so we can live the adventures that a more active lifestyle rewards us with.
Four easy exercise tips you can follow without hardship:
1. Exercise regularly, at least 3 to 5 times a week.
2. Exercises like walking, running, swimming, or biking, when performed at moderate intensity, are the most recommended.
3. Improve your flexibility with gentle daily stretching exercises.
4. Take care of your diet and hydration, especially if you exercise for more than 60 minutes.
Physical activity has to be adapted to the personal circumstances of each person. Some people feel they have to go to a gym in order to do some exercise, but there are many ways you can include physical activity in your life without going out of the way. You may be able to take the bus or the subway to work instead of taking the car. Instead of writing an email to your co-worker who is sitting in the next door office, you could walk to his or her desk, or you could take the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Your heart will be grateful. Let us not forget that exercising our hearts can make the difference whether or not we suffer a heart attack.
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