The Effects of Exercise

In today’s digital globe

The majority of people spend the majority of their working hours seated in front of their screens. Canino (2011, p.4) claims that these practices do not improve their fitness and may create more problems than people know. According to Canino (2011, p.17), regular body inactivity increases a person’s risk of metabolic syndrome, deep-vein thrombosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Physical activity or therapy may be as successful as a drug injection in patients with pre-existing coronary disease and other chronic illnesses as a prevention measure (Lee, p.12). Exercise has several positive effects on the health account.

Light or heavy exercise

Lee (2009, p.30-31) writes that light or heavy exercise such as walking, swimming, running, and strength training bring complicated body processes that affect nearly every organ system. Routine exercising is linked with enhanced psychological well-being by the decline of depression, anxiety, and stress levels. The psychological health is vital for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, it also has more benefits on the management and prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, and diabetes (Lee, p.67).

Managing heart disease

According to DeSilva (2013, p.3), heart disease is a leading killer for both men and women around the world and specifically in America. However, this disease can be managed by regular exercises that help in boosting the body circulatory system. The exercises help the body to strike a healthy balance of hormones and increase the number of blood vessels feeding the heart. In addition, individuals with already existing heart disease can increase their lifespan through regular light exercises that reduce the risk of formation of blood clots. Body hormones are also important in the health management. Exercise is important in controlling the body hormones. Moderate exercises help release mood-lifting hormones and help ease depression. Lee (2009, p.105) recommends the combination of exercise with therapy and medications to reduce stress levels and other immune suppression hormones.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there is enough evidence that regular exercise contributes to the well-being. Physical activities help in the prevention of chronic diseases and reduction of health risks. Therefore, people who are engaged in exercises are guaranteed of health benefits hence exercises should be recommended to people of all ages and in all social status.

Works Cited

Canino, Kate. Maintaining a Healthy Weight. New York: Rosen Central, 2011. Print.

DeSilva, Regis. Heart Disease. Santa Barbara, Calif: Greenwood, 2013. Print.

Lee, I-Min. Epidemiologic Methods in Physical Activity Studies. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. Print.