The cardiologist lists the main advantages of physical activity adopted by Emmanuel Macron
Anyone who was on Ipanema beach on the morning of Tuesday 19th may have come across an illustrious figure on the seafront. In Rio de Janeiro for the G20 leaders’ summit meeting, President Emmanuel Macron was seen running along the coast. Surrounded by security guards, the head of state appeared friendly and even greeted a cameraman along the way.
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Whether in Brazil or in a European country, The fact is that morning running can bring numerous health benefitsas explained by cardiologist Paola Smanio, of Grupo Fleury, of Diagnoson a+ in Bahia. Reduce blood pressure, control cholesterol, help control blood sugar, prevent diseases such as diabetes, improve physical fitness, strengthen the heart, reduce stress… The list is long, according to the expert.
“A morning run helps control blood pressure levels because it will gradually put a workout on the heart, and this reduces the risk of events such as heart attack and stroke, the leading causes of death in the world,” he says.
From medicine to personal life, Paola says she regularly practices physical activity. A runner for more than 30 years, she says the practice has helped her not only protect her health but also build social connections. “I traveled the world running, I made many friends. When I started, few people took part in the races, today, every weekend there are races, with various distances, in all the cities and finally even those who walk take part. I’ve run mini marathons, team relays… It’s really cool.”
How to get the benefits of a morning run?
Sneakers on your feet and water in your hands, is it time to run? Before taking action, you need to take some precautions to ensure the benefits of your morning run. The doctor reminds that, before starting the practice, people with risk factors, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, history of smoking or family history of heart disease, must undergo a medical evaluation. Tests such as electrocardiogram or exercise test are recommended to ensure safety.
And for the benefit to be effective, the running must be constant. The “weekend athlete” is at greater risk of suffering injuries or heart problems, such as arrhythmias. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a training routine spread throughout the week, this way the body will adapt safely and continuously to the challenges imposed by running.
And is it better to run in the morning? Paola reflects: “This is very individual, there is no best time, but normally people who already have cardiovascular disease or some obstruction should avoid their menstrual cycle very early in the morning, or later in the evening, when it is colder, because it causes narrowing of the arteries. contract and therefore, if the person has an obstruction, it can cause a cardiovascular event.”
How many kilometers should I run in the morning?
Those who followed the presidential delegation saw that, at 7am, Macron had already traveled at least three kilometers. Paola says there is no ideal mileage for a morning run and that it depends on each body.
“There are very competitive people who always want to do what others do. But the increase in mileage must be gradual, the person must have this habit regularly and increase it little by little, wear light clothes and eat proper food. Ideally, you should not exercise too vigorously, completely on an empty stomach, as hypoglycemia may occur. [redução dos níveis de açúcar (glicose) no sangue]”.
Finally, don’t forget about stretching and, of course, hydration. “Hydration and replenishing electrolytes lost through sweating are very important. When they are not replaced, they can cause cardiac arrhythmias. So everything must be done with common sense, well guided, supervised, so that the person can achieve their goals without causing any damage, either cardiovascular or osteoarticular.”
Source: Terra
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