Physical exercise is any activity that produces body movement due to muscle contraction dependent on energy consumption.
People who do not exercise have a 9% risk of premature death, that is, 5.3 million deaths each year. In other words, 1 in 5 people are sedentary around the world.
Physical exercise is associated with a decrease in mortality, in addition to some benefits such as:
– Decreased LDL (bad cholesterol)
-HDL increase (good cholesterol)
-Improves body composition
-Risk of thrombosis
-Control of blood pressure
-Decreased risk of stroke
-Improves insulin sensitivity
-Reduces the risk of developing Diabetes
-Prevents obesity
-Positive influence on bone metabolism
-Prevents osteoporosis
-Helps to control the symptoms of the climacteric
There is no type of exercise that can be generally recommended. It is important to find an exercise that meets personal preferences.
It is recommended to reach at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of high intensity.
