This morning, as I was having my breakfast, I came across an article in the STAR newspaper.
Here is what that caught my attention:-
a study in Dallas, US, that showed that Although the inactivity in the study was extreme,three weeks of complete rest caused the equivalent of 30 years of ageing in terms of fitness parameters. we can surmise that the higher the lack of activity, the faster the ageing effect on energy levels and fitness.
Here is what that caught my attention:-
a study in Dallas, US, that showed that Although the inactivity in the study was extreme,three weeks of complete rest caused the equivalent of 30 years of ageing in terms of fitness parameters. we can surmise that the higher the lack of activity, the faster the ageing effect on energy levels and fitness.
The same study also reported that six months of consistent moderate exercise (four to five hours over four to five days a week) could reverse even 20 years of unhealthy living (ie no exercise at all) in terms of the cardio-respiratory fitness benefits.
Activity and exercise signal the body’s cells to activate the energy-production system to provide for the required extra energy. The increased blood flow enables additional oxygen, glucose and nutrients required for optimum energy-production and metabolism to be made available to the cells.
So the first strategy is to remain active. If you have been inactive, resume being active like you used to be when you were young. Make sure you brisk-walk at least 30 minutes everyday.
To all my gym buddies, let's stay young together. While to all who read this and has yet to start exercising, time to do something to your youthful body, heart, mind &Soul.... :)
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good info.