{"id":685,"date":"2018-09-05T16:40:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T15:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painpuzzle.co.uk\/?p=685"},"modified":"2018-09-05T16:40:16","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T15:40:16","slug":"are-you-benefiting-from-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painpuzzle.co.uk\/2018\/09\/are-you-benefiting-from-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you benefiting from exercise?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the news today the World Health Organisation is warning of the risks of inactivity to 1 in 4 people worldwide. Activity levels have hardly improved since 2001. In the UK numbers are worse \u2013 in 2016 36% were inactive \u2013 32% of men and 40% of women. Exercise is so beneficial, what can be done to improve these rates of inactivity, and help benefit from exercise?<\/p>\n<p>Exercise is the best medicine there is \u2013 free, easy to do and has immediate effect.\u00a0 Without a doubt no matter what your age exercise can help you to have a healthier and happier life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control your weight<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exercise will help you to maintain your weight over time.\u00a0 Regular exercise increases your metabolic rate which helps you to burn more calories.\u00a0 If you are trying to lose weight you will need to adjust your diet and reduce the amount of calories you are consuming.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce your risk of heart disease<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exercise reduces your risk of heart disease and can also lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce your risk of some cancers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Research has shown that active people have a lower risk of colon and breast cancer than inactive people.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improve your mental health and mood<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exercise helps you keep your thinking, learning and judgement skills sharp as you age and reduces your risk of anxiety and depression.\u00a0 Exercise releases endorphins which produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengthen bones and muscles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exercise slows the loss of bone density that comes with age.\u00a0 If you have arthritis regular exercise helps to manage pain and do everyday tasks.\u00a0 Muscle strengthening activities give you huge benefits, no matter what your age \u2013 You can\u2019t go wrong with getting strong.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increase your chances of living longer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Making the lifestyle choice to include exercise in your daily life reduces your risk of dying early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increases your energy levels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exercise is a great energy booster.\u00a0 This is true even for people with persistent fatigue or suffering serious illnesses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Helps relaxation and sleep quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>How much exercise should you do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The recommended dosage is 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.\u00a0 Ideally this should include a two sessions a week that will strengthen your muscles.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What is moderate exercise?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Most importantly your exercise should be enjoyable.\u00a0 You may choose walking, cycling, exercise classes, gym membership, boot camp \u2013 there are so many choices.\u00a0 Moderate intensity exercise raises your heart rate and makes you breathe faster and feel warmer.\u00a0 As a guide, when exercising moderately you should still be able to talk but find it difficult to sing a song.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What if I am in pain?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Exercise is often the best medicine.\u00a0 The health benefits of physical activity far outweigh the risks of getting hurt.\u00a0 Start slowly and build up.\u00a0 Seek advice from Pain Puzzle Clinic if you want guidance on exercising when you have pain.<\/p>\n<p>There is lots of helpful information and advice to help you get started with exercise on the NHS Livewell website \u2013 Couch to 5K is an excellent running programme and there are lots of exercise videos for you to use at home.\u00a0 Worried about starting exercise?\u00a0 Osteopaths are experts in helping people get moving again and enjoying the benefits of regular exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why don\u2019t you start benefiting from exercise today?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the news today the World Health Organisation is warning of the risks of inactivity to 1 in 4 people worldwide. 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