EXERCISE: Bodily Activity That Enhance Overall Health and Wellness

Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. 

Why we need to engage in Exercise?

Exercise is vital for our bodies. We were created to work and  labor for our food and other personal needs. 

We are weaker than our forefathers in our bodies, not just because of our diets but also because of our sedentary lifestyles. 

Today most of us have a standard deskjob, we get up in morning, go to work, sit at desk hours, and then go home.

Ironically, many people don’t hear from their doctors about the importance of exercise until they land in the hospital and are told to get up and move around as soon as possible.

Our bodies don’t function very well without exercise.  Let us look at some of the things that can happen to us without regular exercise:

1. Tissue cells lose their elasticity

2. Lymph nodes cannot release all their toxins; the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like the heart; it uses the body's movement to help circulate its fluids.

3. Muscles atrophy

4. The  heart can also lose its strength, causing heart disease and other cardiovascular problems.

5. Hip muscles and joints, through lack of activity, can become fragile and more prone to breakage.

6. Bones can lose density from lack of rebuilding which is stimulated by exercise; osteoporosis is the result.

 Aside from preventing the above condictions, exercise can aid our body in many other ways. It can also improve our intake of oxygen, which provides a burst of energy and increase our stamina; it helps the body produce new cells; it encourage better circulation; and it prevents many diseases. 

It also aid growth and improve strength, preventing aging, developing muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills,  improving health and also for enjoyment. Many individuals choose to exercise outdoors where they can congregate in groups, socialize, and enhance well-being.

Obviously exercise can aid in weight loss and prevent weight gain. 

Obesity is a simple math problem—we take in more calories than we burn, and thus we gain weight. 

Types of exercise to incorporate in our regimen, all of which will improve blood and lymph circulation.

Cardiovascular exercise: this strengthens the  heart, clear and expands our lungs, builds our stamina, and pours oxygen into every cell of the body.

Cardiovascular exercise can be as easy as jumping on a trampoline for a few minutes or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. It could be taking a brik, vigorous walk outside,. Also try swimming and running on a trend mill. 

Flexibility routine; these will increase the range of motion, while cleansing and improving the function of our joints. when our tendous become stiff and sore from lack of full-range motion, ordinary movement can become painful. Stretching and flexibility exercise can help eliminate this stiffness and provide better range of movement.

Stretching will also help to free up congestion in tissues and release toxin much more than cardiovascular or strength exercise can, so be sure to drink clean water or fresh juice before and after stretching to support elimination of these toxins. 

Strength training; this will  increase our muscle mass and bone density and help to prevent osteoporosis.

However the more muscles you build (  up to a point) , the more calories you burn even at rest and stronger you will feel.

You can start out by buying some light dumbbells and using them daily. You can also use your  body weight by doing push-ups or sit-ups. 

Consistency is more valuable than pushing to do more. By doing this your strength will  grow according to regularity of your strength training, and your body will tell you when its ready to reach for more strength.

Most people who don’t exercise say they don’t have enough time to do it. However, there are may ways to fit it into our schedule.

Tips

1. Fill in five-minutes dead times throughout your day by grabbing a few momments of stretching or cardiovascular exercise. A few minutes here and there will readily add up.

2. Getting up early in the morning is another option. To fit enough exercise into your day.

3. Walk out with a buddy if you both need some motivation. This is a  great time to catch up with a friend and get that much needed workout time into your daily schedule.

4. Do “ alternative” exercising! That’s where  you can start to do normal routine, but then you decide to do the alternative –park in the back of the parking lot instead of close.

Doing a small amount of exercise is healthier than doing none.

Whatever you do to start an exercise routine, just don’t think of it as a time expense; think of it as an investment that will pay dividends of increased efficiency, vitality and alertness. 

You will be amazed at how investing a little time in building your health will make your remaining time more profitable.

Thanks for reading!

 Article By:

 Ojo Olalekan Solomon

Food, Nutrients & Health

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