8 Reasons to Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic, 8 reasons to exercise for 30 minutes a day. Here’s the quick rundown with my commentary.
Exercising 30 minutes a day can:
- Lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, some risks of high blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure, and atherosclerosis. High blood pressure triples the average 40-year-old woman’s risk of death from heart attack, and quadruples her risk of dying from a stroke.
- Improve cholesterol. The National Cholesterol Education Program asserts that high blood cholesterol is associated with increased risk of heart disease and heart attack. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America.
- Prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. One of the best ways to avoid and control diabetes, in addition to diet, is exercise. It’s free, and highly effective. And since women’s death rates from diabetes are holding steady despite decreases for men, and considering that diabetes is No. 6 on the Top 10 Causes of Death in Women, this is kind of a big deal.
- Manage weight. Taking in and using the same amount of calories means maintaining your weight. Burning more calories than you take in means losing weight. Pretty straightforward.
- Prevent osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise in particular strengthens your bones and helps you maintain a strong skeleton throughout your life.
- Prevent cancer. Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing a whole host of cancers, including breast cancer and lung cancer.
- Maintain mental well-being. Exercise not only builds self-confidence and a sense of self-worth, but it also spurs production of feel-good chemicals called endorphins. It’s also associated with reduced stress levels.
- Increase energy and stamina. The more you exercise, the more energy you’ll have because your body will become accustomed to the activity and will function better.
So, no more excuses! Why not start today with 30 minutes a day? Leave a comment with your fitness goal for this year.
(hat tip - Fitness Tips for Life)
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1 opinion for 8 Reasons to Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day
Stomach Exercises
Mar 12, 2008 at 11:29 pm
These are great reasons to exercise everyday
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