Physical Education Professionals Day warns of the importance of sport

Exercising is essential for strengthening the immune system and promoting mental health.

Today, September 1st, we celebrate the Physical Education Professionals Day in Brazil, the date of entry into force of the law governing the profession. According to a scientific study published by the journal The Lancet GlobalHealthphysical educators are directly responsible for saving around four million lives worldwide each year.

Among the greatest achievements of these professionals is the fight against a sedentary lifestyle. A condition that contributes to serious diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes, for example. During the confinement that the pandemic has forced the world to carry out, these problems have become even more clear. According to data from the USP’s Center for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health (Nupens), nearly 20% of Brazilians have gained at least two pounds in quarantine.

Therefore, another important factor to remember is that a sedentary lifestyle can also weaken the immune system. According to Marcelo Mendes, Sesi-SP healthy living specialist. “Lack of adequate sleep, incorrect nutrition, stress, as well as mental exhaustion directly affect the body’s defense”.

The importance of the physical education professional

Improving the quality of food and periodically performing physical exercises are the keys to reversing the trend of sedentary lifestyle. In other words, the physical education professional is the most suitable person to assist in sporting practice in general. Whether it’s lifting weights in the gym, running in the park, biking along the boardwalk, or any other activity. It is he who will be there to guide and teach.

For those who want to change their habits and start having a more active life, Mendes’s recommendations are based on caution and initiative. “To begin with, it is necessary to respect the individual process of each one, his physical conditioning, constraints and goals. The most important thing is regularity. Exaggerated physical efforts, in addition to causing injuries, also bring the opposite result to what it was. expected. this specialized aspect and will be able to conduct the business properly, “he explains.

Reasons to get out of a sedentary lifestyle

Caio Fonseca, physical educator and specialist in the correction of muscle imbalances and functional training, helped us to list some more reasons to get up from the couch and start towards a healthier and sporting life. Watch:

1. Aerobic activities, such as running and cycling, have numerous benefits for the cardiovascular system. They also help the student stay away from hypertension, atherosclerosis and high cholesterol, for example.
2. Strengthening ones, such as weight training, are key to avoiding the loss of lean mass caused by a sedentary lifestyle. With upgraded muscles, daily activities become simpler. In addition to preventing osteoarticular diseases such as arthritis and osteoarthritis.
3. Weight loss – a consumer’s dream for many people – is also directly linked to the practice of physical exercise. The combination of aerobic and strength activity, of course, with professional guidance, is a powerful combination in the pursuit of a fit and healthy body.
4. Some functional exercises can also have great posture benefits. In addition to avoiding joint and muscle pain, common in sedentary people.
5. Practicing sports also increases the release of pleasure hormones. A factor that can be fundamental in the fight against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

Source: Terra

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