Physical activity will always be a requirement to maintain optimal health. This is defined as any movement of the body that involves muscles and bones. The consequent energy consumption in its realization must also be present in it.
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay reports that it is advisable to do at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity to improve the quality of life. It is enough to walk, dance, ride a bicycle, swim, among other types of exercises that would help.
Regular physical activity has been scientifically proven to help prevent and control non-communicable diseases. Also, It is not necessary to always perform high-impact exercisesusing stairs and not the elevator or walking to places that are relatively close are also considered physical activity.
Likewise, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed a series of benefits that practicing constant physical activity brings, depending on each age group.
In children and adolescents
Physical activity It helps improve and prevent conditions in the cardiorespiratory and muscular system. In addition, it keeps the body away from problems such as hypertension, hyperglycemia and bone conditions.
Because exercise improves cognitive ability, this group of people may perform better academically. The risk of depression is also reduced.
In adults and older adults
Those who practice a lot of physical activity will see their body improve their blood pressure and sugar levels; therefore, the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases is reduced.
Also you will notice an improvement in daily performance and, because the muscles are strengthened, the risk of falling to the ground is reduced due to failure of one of them. Cognitive and mental health will also improve, so anxiety and depression are prevented.
Likewise, for those who have problems with sleep, physical activity can help them fall asleep correctly.
In women during pregnancy
Those who exercise during this phase will be able to stay away from problems such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension or gestational diabetes.
Also, For those who may worry regarding their weight during this stage, exercise can keep it in check; however, it should not be abused. It will also prevent complications during childbirth and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
It should be noted that, to keep the body away from diseases, exercise must be complemented with other healthy habits such as:
- Avoid obesity: This puts people’s lives at risk and is a health problem that increases the risk of developing other conditions related to the heart, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and some types of cancer such as endometrial, breast, ovarian, prostate, liver , gallbladder, kidneys and colon, explains Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages: according to Medline Plus, Drinking too much alcohol affects various brain functions. “It primarily affects emotions, thinking and judgment. With continued ingestion of alcohol, motor control is affected, producing mispronunciation when speaking, slower reactions, and loss of balance.