Exercise is medicine Part 2 Exercise is Medicine
Some benefits of Exercises
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The benefits of Exercise to health are tremendous and have been proven in multiple high level research papers
Currently, over the years. we focus Some on of physical these include activity. but are not limited to:
1. Exercise Neurological: Improved cognitive ( brain) function, protective effect against anxiety and depression and reduced or delayed onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
2. Cardiovascular: Improved blood supply ( patent blood vessels and healthy cardiac function), less chances of stroke, cardiac arrest and better control of hypertension.
3. Musculoskeletal: Improved bone density, better structural support hence less chances of fractures, low back pain amongst others.
4. Cancer: Protective against colon, breast and bladder cancer. Improves quality of life for those with malignancy through improved mental health and pain tolerance.
5. Diabetes: Prevents and improves control for both type 1 ( early onset) and type 2 ( adult onset) diabetes.
6. Covid- 19: Severe disease was found to be prevalent in mostly the physically inactive and physical activity was shown to improve recovery from the Post Covid syndrome.
A detailed outline is to be provided in the upcoming series. These benefits
however, prompt one to get started in exercise causes rapid and starting breathing small and with a substantial gradual build increase up in is proven heart rate. to be In effective addition espeto the cially above where recommendations, sustained and coupled every adult with other should healthy perform habits. activities that maintain
or These increase incorporate muscular strength healthy and eating, ensmoking durance, cessation a minimum and of alcohol two days intake each reduction. week. Eight to ten different exercises using Ready the to major get started? muscle Exercise groups Testing of the legs, trunk, chest and shoulders; one or had a chance to compete at this level, it is a priceless experience. It was our first time at this level and we are amongst top flection as the locals have 16 teams in Africa, there managed only a single is still a lot to play for; point out of possible 15. we want to finish in a
“It is a project, in the respectable position, and past we were eliminated for us there is still a lot to in the preliminary stages, play for,” he said. last year we were elimiMorake said the nated in the play- offs. current experience at We played against big this stage will come in teams like Mamelodi handy when they manSundowns and Orlando age to qualify for the Pirates and for heart us it surgery was to CAF engage Champions’ in strenuous League
PA without an awareness of their tolgood progress in terms of group stage again in the
erance with regards to endurance and our objectives. We have future.
intensity. Safety is a key factor ( do they faced top African profes“In our failures, we
walk, jog, do aerobic exercises) so as sional clubs, their finanhave learned a lot,” buoy
not to worsen or cause an exacerbation cial muscle and model of ant Morake said.
or decompensation of their condition. business is very strong,” Morake added that
This brings out the importance of exJwaneng Galaxy mouththe executive Jwaneng
ercise testing and prescription. Sports piece, Tankiso Morake Galaxy management is
physicians are well accustomed to all shared. set to convene and come
these factors and are trained to screen Morake added that for up with a refreshed strat
and prescribe exercise as needed. them to reach the group egy to play for the future
Exercise screening involves; medical stages was a step in the following their success of
background, physical examination, right direction and said body composition the past analysis eight and ( 8) other years. various tests e. g. Resting/ stress ECG; lung function tests and any biokinetic tests as indicated. These are followed by a tailored program that builds up to a considerable level of intensity under guidance of the physician.
People are encouraged to get tested prior to activity especially those with existing medical illnesses and medical doctors are encouraged to incorporate physical activity screening in their consultations so as to prescribe exercise as warranted and where necessary do pre- exercise testing. The slightest movement a day can make a difference hence Exercise is truly Medicine!
and Prescription:
Although physical activity is as simple as getting up and doing something, Exercise testing is one of the key steps in identifying and outlining any risk one is faced with during activity and how they can be averted. An example is that it is risky for a known heart failure or someone recovering from a