Exercise 2

Exercise 2

We were created for action. Exercise provides greater vitality, extra energy, and a longer life. Yet, for many, the greatest exertion of the day is getting out of bed or walking from the kitchen to the garage.

We must deliberately incorporate physical activity into our lives, to prevent sedentary habits from taking over. We live in a push-button society. It wasn't too many years ago that humankind walked a great deal more, chopped wood, tended gardens for food, and worked physically for a living.

In past ages, people may have overworked their bodies, so exercise was not a major concern. Today, exercise is one of the most discussed but least practiced subjects.

When we do not exercise, or get too little of it, our bodies suffer. Inaction of any of the organs of the body will result in a decrease in organ size, less muscle strength, and sluggish circulation of the blood.

Exercise is very important for every human body. A lack of exercise greatly impairs and reduces bodily functions.

Benefits of Walking

Although it is one of the simplest exercises, walking has several surprising advantages:

  1. Walking uses almost all of the body's 206 bones and almost all of the body's 604 muscles.
  2. Almost everyone can do it without having to learn new skills.
  3. It does not require any expensive equipment.
  4. It is easy on the joints.
  5. The pace is easy to adjust.
  6. It can be done anywhere—from shopping malls to the great outdoors.
  7. You can get fresh air and sunshine at the same time if you are walking outside.
  8. Walking lends itself to socializing; make walking fun by including family, friends, or your dog.

An inactive body becomes sluggish. Only 37% of Americans regularly engage in some form of exercise, and over 72% are overweight. For exercise to be effective, it must be progressive, systematic, and habitual. Walking is an excellent form of exercise and can easily be worked into one's schedule. Regular exercise provides us with stronger hearts and lungs, increases metabolism, better digestion, sound sleep, the elimination of a multitude of physical ailments, and the needed energy to handle stress calmly.

Written by Katy Chamberlin

Related Articles

More From To Your Health

Less Time Sitting

Many people believe they must engage in strenuous physical activity to achieve optimal fitness…
Less Time Sitting

Concentrated Calories

A study from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) finds that American waistlines are still…
Concentrated Calories
The Power of Forgiveness

The Power of Forgiveness

Forgiveness establishes healthy boundaries of respect in our relationships, if mutual respect…
The Power of Forgiveness

Top Sources of Vegan Protein

…Protein is an essential nutrient... But too much protein is associated with several diseases.
Top Sources of Vegan Protein

Grandma's Natural Remedies

Baking Soda Makes for Whiter Teeth: Teeth begin to lack a little luster after a while.…
Grandma's Natural Remedies

Anemia

Anemia is of three different types. The first is a nutritional deficiency, usually either of…
Anemia

Not So Good for the Soul

Long before I became the Notmilkman, a favorite restaurant was Sylvia's on Malcolm X Boulevard…
Not So Good for the Soul
Berries as Disease Fighters

Berries as Disease Fighters

If you have (or are at risk for developing) diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or dementia,…
Berries as Disease Fighters
Exercise - It Goes to Your Head

Exercise - It Goes to Your Head

Achieving "fitness" is different than just being active. Activity means moving about, burning…
Exercise - It Goes to Your Head
Is Your Diet in Ship Shape?

Is Your Diet in Ship Shape?

Prison researchers found that inmates on death row regularly ordered very unhealthy last meals…
Is Your Diet in Ship Shape?

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.


donation