Physical Activity Reduces Mortality Risk

Today we are talking about how physical activity reduces your mortality risk.

Being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 19, then losing my mother, father, and brother to auto-immune diseases, I know firsthand the importance of exercising for health and overall quality of life. I always tell people having rheumatoid arthritis makes me a better person because every day I am able to work out is a gift. This was my passion in starting Bodies By Cindy in 2008 and continuing my education in my 40s to now help patients around the world.

People who engage in sufficient aerobic activity are 29 percent less likely to die from disease.

What is the definition of physical activity?

Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work. Both moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity improves health.

Popular ways to be active include walking, cycling, sports, active recreation, and play, and can be done at any level of skill and for enjoyment by everybody.

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and several cancers. It also helps prevent hypertension, maintain healthy body weight and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being.

How much physical activity is necessary to decrease our mortality rate? Adults aged 18–64 years

should do at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity;

These benefits also apply to people with chronic disease, as long as they’re exercising safely — which sometimes means talking to their physician first.

“A scientific report I reviewed shows that the people who stand to benefit the most from exercise are the people who need it the most,” And that would include people with chronic diseases and conditions.

However, despite the evidence, very few Americans meet these guidelines.

Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health.

In fact, you’ll begin to see and feel the benefits consistent physical activity can have on your body and well-being quickly.

However, working exercise into your routine takes a lot of determination, and sticking to it in the long term requires discipline.

Even yoga can be both aerobic and muscle strengthening, not to mention increase flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Let’s review the health benefits of exercising

Immediate benefits are on brain health.

Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age.

Weight Management

Both eating patterns and physical activity routines play a critical role in weight management.

Reduce Your Health Risk-

Regular physical activity can also lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels.

Regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Being physically active also lowers your risk for developing several common cancers.

Strengthen Your Bones and Muscles

As you age, it’s important to protect your bones, joints, and muscles – they support your body and help you move.

As you can see Exercise offers a number of health benefits, from boosting your mood to lowering your blood pressure to giving you a chance to socialize with your friends for a better quality of life.

Tune into the Health Buzz podcast on Apple where I'm your host and we will dive deeper into the benefits of exercising.

If you have any questions or you are ready to get started contact my office at 251-949-2220 or visit my website at www.lifewellnessforever.com

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