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The many benefits of strong thighs… Prevention of arthritis, prevention of falls, improvement of brain function
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Some people may be concerned regarding having strong thighs, but it turns out that having strong thighs can actually provide various health benefits. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Some people may be concerned regarding having strong thighs, but it turns out that having strong thighs can actually provide various health benefits. The British daily newspaper ‘Daily Mail’ introduced the benefits of strong thighs that have been revealed through various studies so far.
Strong thighs protect your heart following a heart attack
People with strong thighs are less likely to develop heart failure following a heart attack. According to a study from Kitasato University in Japan published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, those with strong thighs among heart attack patients had a 41% lower risk of developing heart failure. Researchers measured the quadriceps and leg muscle strength of more than 1,000 heart attack patients and followed them up four years later. The results showed that for every 5% increase in quadriceps strength, the risk of heart failure was lowered by 11%.
Damage caused by a heart attack makes it difficult for the heart to pump enough blood to the body. In other words, it puts a strain on the heart because it has to work harder, which can cause the heart to enlarge and eventually lead to heart failure. Researchers found that strong quadriceps muscles can reduce these effects through the release of beneficial proteins.
The more thigh muscles you have, the better your brain function is.
The results of a study conducted on 324 volunteers by researchers at King’s College London in 2015 showed that the stronger the thigh muscles, the better preserved brain function and structure. Although the mechanism behind the results revealed in the study, published in the journal Gerontology, is not fully understood, the researchers speculate that thigh muscles may be involved in factors such as immune function, blood circulation, and nerve signaling.
A 2018 study conducted by researchers at the University of Milan in Italy also found that weight-bearing leg exercises, such as squats that strengthen the upper thighs, trigger nerve signals essential for creating new brain cells. Professor Damien Bailey, professor of physiology and biochemistry at the University of South Wales in the UK, also said that squats are helpful for brain function as they intermittently train the brain by increasing and decreasing blood flow. The blood supply is particularly important to the hippocampus, the brain area responsible for learning and memory. According to Professor Bailey’s explanation, more blood is supplied to the hippocampus when doing squats than during exercises such as walking.
It turns out that having strong thighs can provide various health benefits. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Strong thighs prevent arthritis
Proper posture keeps bones and joints in the correct position and reduces wear and tear on joints. Professor Tony Kochar, an orthopedic specialist at London Bridge Hospital in the UK, said that the key to good posture when standing or walking is strong thighs. “Standing up straight means not putting too much strain on any one joint,” explains Kochar Gyoso. “Good posture balances the load and distributes the load, allowing the muscles to use each component in the way it was designed to do.” did. This is why it is especially important to strengthen the thigh muscles, which play a big role in supporting our body.
Strong thighs may reduce back pain because they help support the spine. In a study conducted in Singapore in 2019, 84 runners with chronic back pain were asked to do exercises to strengthen their core, back, or legs. After 8 weeks, all of them had improved back pain, and the group that did leg exercises also improved their knees. He said it has become stronger.
A recent study from the University of California found that strong thighs can reduce the risk of total knee replacement surgery. In a study of 134 patients with osteoarthritis, those with the largest quadriceps muscles were 82% less likely to need total knee replacement surgery than those with smaller quadriceps muscles.
Professor Kochar explained, “The bigger the quadriceps muscle, the less pressure is placed on the joint. The muscle relieves some of the pressure on the joint and makes it more stable, so it does not twist the knee joint as much, reducing wear and tear on the joint.” did.
A 2008 study at the University of Iowa found that even if you have knee arthritis, you will experience less pain if your thighs are strong. Researchers measured the thighs of regarding 3,000 men and women and took Although the reason is unclear, this tendency was less common in men.
Reduces the risk of falling and helps maintain posture
Strong thighs can also reduce the risk of falling. Sammy Margo, a physiotherapist in London, said, “Falls are a major cause of hospitalization, especially in the elderly,” and added, “This is why it is important to strengthen the legs, which are the pillars of the body.” Tim Allardyce, another physiotherapist, said strengthening the thigh muscles was beneficial for proprioception, which detects one’s movement, actions and position. The explanation is that this improves your sense of balance and reduces the likelihood of falling.
Difficulties in daily life activities, such as sitting and getting up, may decrease as you age. Of course, to prevent these problems in old age, it is better to strengthen your muscles in advance when you are young. Sammy Margo said, “As you get older, sitting and getting up from a chair or toilet can become a burden,” and said that sitting down and getting up ten times without supporting yourself with your arms each time you get up from the chair can help strengthen your thighs.
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