In Abril Verde, the idea is to put aside a sedentary lifestyle. Scientific studies reveal the health benefits of exercising daily for 20 minutes
Last Saturday (1st) marked the beginning of Green April, a month dedicated to the fight against a sedentary lifestyle and to encouraging regular physical activity. The question of the body in motion is central to the health of Brazilians, since, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), more than 40% of adults do not exercise frequently.
On the other hand, science, doctors and physical education professionals point to the almost infinite benefits of regular physical exercise, such as the prevention of many diseases, greater readiness to face the day, improved mental health and the anxiety control. Plus, of course, a longer, healthier life.
On the other hand, “physical inactivity causes various damages to human health, and fighting it is everyone’s job”, says Claudio Boschi, president of the Federal Council for Physical Education (Confef), in a note on the importance of movement during the day per day day of the people.
4 scientific studies to encourage the practice of physical exercise
1. Just 20 minutes of daily activity
After analyzing data from more than 80,000 people, researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK say just 20 minutes of exercise a day can keep an individual’s health at a good level. This time also reduces the risk of hospitalization for various causes, such as pneumonia.
Here, it is important to note that the conclusions of the study are similar to the main recommendations already formulated for a long life, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO): practice at least 150 minutes of moderate “cardio” exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week.
2. Taking 10,000 steps a day reduces the risk of dementia
You know that story about the importance of taking 10,000 steps a day? Well, that’s true, according to researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Sydney, Australia.
In a recent study, the team found that people who take so many steps each day have a lower risk of suffering from diseases associated with cognitive impairment, such as dementia — Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. For those who think 10,000 steps is too much, it’s worth remembering that some level of benefit can already be achieved by taking at least 3,800 steps.
3. Keep walking, as another study found a relationship as good as the last one
Continuing with the scientific evidence already obtained on the importance of taking a minimum number of steps, Scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the United States have revealed that walking 8,200 steps has a reduced risk of numerous diseases and health problems.AS:
- sleep apnea;
- Obesity;
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease;
- Depression;
- type 2 diabetes;
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
4. Exercise even if your genetics aren’t “good”
To encourage the practice of exercises simultaneously, one of the most interesting recent findings was shared by researchers at the University of California San Diego, USA. The team found out sedentary people under the age of 60 are 7 times more likely to suffer a Cerebrovascular Injury (CVA) than those who practice at least 10 minutes of daily physical activity. What’s more, scientists reveal that this activity routine is more important than supposedly good genetics.
After all, how to start exercising?
Here it must be emphasized that there is no perfect exercise, there is that activity that fits into your routine and brings a certain level of satisfaction. At this point, people can opt for weight training, walking, running, dancing, boxing, swimming, yoga, stretching, and countless other options. Going up and down stairs also contributes to an individual’s health. The important thing is to start any of these practices calmly, respecting the limits of your body and, preferably, accompanied by a professional.
Thinking solely about the matter of passes and data tracking for your stats, the canaltech exclusive content already produced, such as a list of apps that count your daily steps and also lifted the best smartwatches available in the brazilian market.
It is worth mentioning that, in addition to the Green April campaign, the month of April is also marked by two other symbolic dates that encourage the practice of sport, hiking and any other activity that moves the body: World Health Day Physical Activity, which takes place on Thursday (6), and World Health Day, celebrated on Friday (7).
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