HEALTH BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The health benefits of moving your body are numerous, and what’s more, they are completely free!

When we move, we gain a stronger body that is more resilient to certain diseases, we can lower the stress level in the body, which can contribute to reduced anxiety and low mood. Not only that, movement is also fantastic exercise for the brain!

A lot of research shows that just 30 minutes of movement a day can provide clear health benefits. It is good if you get your heart rate up and get a bit out of breath, but even lighter movement is beneficial.

Physical activity is like medicine for the body and is also used as part of treatment for certain diseases. An active lifestyle reduces the risks of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. The heart becomes stronger with movement, the skeleton is strengthened, and we also see positive effects on the immune system, blood lipids, and blood sugar regulation.

Research has also shown that exercise can have a positive effect on the brain. Movement can contribute to increased concentration, creativity, improved learning ability, better memory, and reduced low mood and anxiety.

The most important thing is to find a level of exercise that suits you. If you are completely exhausted, then it is obviously not possible to start training hard every day. In that case, you might need to start with recovery and then, for example, walk for five minutes a day, and gradually build up your training.