We all know engaging in physical activity can do us the world of good, but why is exercise important? We asked an expert to find out more
Why is exercise important? On the face of it, this may seem like a fairly simple question – schooling systems across the world tell us exercise is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But what are the actual physiological benefits of raising your heart rate, and why are they so important to the human function?
Reducing the risk of lifestyle-related diseases“One of the most important benefits of exercise is reducing the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes or heart disease,” Walton says. “The heart is a muscle, and like all muscles it needs regular stimulation to stay strong and healthy,” Walton says. “Without regular exercise, fatty material builds up in the arteries which increases your risk of suffering from a heart attack.”
“It may be difficult for younger people to imagine being elderly and a lot of people just workout for aesthetics, but exercise should be thought of as a long-term investment,” he says. “Being healthy and active now will prevent conditions such as osteoporosis later in life, which can have a huge impact on mobility and quality of life when we’re older.”
ProprioceptionA factor that is often overlooked when considering the benefits of exercise, Walton describes proprioception as “the awareness you have of your body in a space”. After reviewing existing literature on the topic, a 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome stated: “The effect of exercise on obesity is larger in outward appearance than in practical factors .”
“What is not widely known is that the risk of health problems starts when someone is only very slightly overweight, and that the likelihood of problems increases as someone becomes more and more overweight. Many of these conditions cause long-term suffering for individuals and families.”
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