The main benefits of physical activity with statistics

Physical activity is probably the best remedy for most diseases in the PLANET. Obviously, we are exaggerating, but it is definitely the most cost-effective therapy for anyone. It does help prevent diseases, but it also reduces the negative impact of disease related symptoms for those are sick.

Physical activity ranges from aerobic activities to strength training and its benefits extend from healthy individuals to patients with established disease.

In fact, physical activity and fitness help to attenuate and reverse a plethora of diseases process in people with compromised health.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

The effects of physical activity (or exercise) on related cardiovascular diseases are well established. Being fit or active was associated with over 50% reduction in risk of CVD.

Physical inactivity actually doubles cardiovascular-related mortality!

The effect of exercises appears to be graded such that incremental improvements in physical fitness are associated with significant reduction in risk of CVD.

DIABETES MELLITIS (Type 2)

Both aerobic and resistance type of exercises have shown to be beneficial to reduce type 2 diabetes. In one large study, each energy expenditure of 500kcal were associated with a reduction in incidence of diabetes type 2 by 6%. In another report, over 20 thousand males were assessed. Those that moved enough on a weekly basis, enough to cause a sweat, had reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes.

Physical activity seems to be protective against the development of DM2 in high risk individuals

Some data suggest that exercise also helps with type 1 DM!

In summary, physical activity (aerobic and strength training) for patients is great for glucose homeostasis. Therefore, it is logical to believe that it helps with diabetes.

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CANCER

A systematic review of epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that moderate physical activity ( as much as moving the lawn) was more effective at protecting than less intense exercise. Physically active men and women had 39-40% less chance of getting colon cancer and a reduction of 20% for breast cancer for women.

In short, there is compelling evidence that physical activity does help to prevent certain type of cancer. However more convincing research is required to understand its mechanism on cancer and on other pathologies as well.

OSTEOPOROSIS.

It is evident that weight-bearing activities are helpful to promote bone growth. Resistance training is extremely useful on bones. Resistance exercise increase bone mineral density and therefore helps with osteoporosis. Athletes that are engaged in high impact sports have greater bone density and healthier bones!

The risk and incidence of bone fractures are also diminished among active individuals. Those that performed weight-bearing activities have lower risk of fractures than sedentary people.

In summary, movement is our best friend!

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