Healthy Exercise In Everyday Life

Healthy exercise in everyday life

Our body is “programmed” for movement. But many people have got used to a life that doesn't require a lot of exercise. The natural energy metabolism of humans per day would correspond to a walking distance of around 20 to 25 kilometers. In fact, people today only travel one to two kilometers on average.

The price for this lack of exercise is for many people overweight and a higher risk of disease. Regular physical activity, on the other hand, has been shown to have many advantages: For example, regular exercise helps you to switch off better, to reduce stress, to burn more calories or to stay fit.

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The recommended range of exercise shows which range of exercise is healthy: Adults should exercise at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity a week, children and young people should be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day. Regular exercise is also important in old age in order to stay healthy and mobile.

You don't need to do strenuous exercise or work up a sweat to get a healthy exercise routine. Everyday life also offers many opportunities for movement without having to sacrifice extra time. If you manage to acquire certain personal exercise habits and maintain them regularly, you will gain better health and quality of life.

Easy going

Walking is one of the most important everyday movements. (Almost) everyone can walk. Walking is ideal, especially for older or previously unsportsmanlike people with weight and health problems, in order to improve endurance and improve performance while being gentle on the joints. The impact loads that occur are about three times less than when running. When walking, around 70 percent of all muscles are moved, the legs are strengthened and, with an active posture, the core muscles are also strengthened.

Physically active on the way to work

A great way for adults to be physically active is commuting to work every day. Many people make a habit of consciously walking part of the way to work. Others have switched to bicycles to commute to work or use the bicycle in combination with public transport. According to the motto every movement is better than nothing, for example stairs can be used instead of escalators in subway stations or train stations. Waiting times can also be used, for example to stand on one leg and thus train your balance.

Tips for more exercise in everyday life

Experts recommend using more exercise options in everyday life in order to achieve the recommended exercise limit. Everyday movements are also a good starting point for a long-term life.

Perhaps the following ideas also contain suggestions that you can implement:

• Sometimes you go to errands on foot or by bike.
• Go for a walk in the evening instead of watching TV.
• Play actively with the children.
• Use the garden and housework as a chance to exercise and possibly forego mechanical aids.
• Climbing stairs instead of using the escalator or elevator.
• Get up while talking on the phone and walk around.
• Use the time to move around while watching TV, e.g. ride a room bicycle.
• Do not meet in a pub to chat, but for a walk.

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