LET'S TALK ABOUT MOVEMENT | BACK INTO ACTION EP. 03

Here's to another episode of swinging back into action. The series where we hope to connect with all of you with some healthy habits and health ideas with Functional Health Nurse Practitioner, Haruko! 

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Compared to pre-COVID times, moderate to vigorous physical activity has declined approximately 40% and approximately 60% did not engage in any physical The standards of the World Health Organization, which requires a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity sport every week.

Benefits:

Increase energy/mood

Brain effects are profound – Better memory from increasing the hippocampus and increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

Weight management, Reduce cholesterol, inflammation in your arteries, reducing BP, insulin resistance, lowering your risk of CVD, CA & mortality

Get your heart pumping! It helps strengthen your heart by pumping more blood with less effort and less force on artery walls

Do what is right for your level. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start with something gentle – walking, hiking, yoga, pilates, tai chi Change up your exercise routine. Keep your body guessing. Use different muscles and strengths.

Examples:

Aerobic and resistance training

Interval and continuous training

Dancing, walking, running

Sports – basketball, soccer, surfing, volleyball, tennis

Physical Inactivity During the COVID-19 Pandemic. https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/ncd_...

Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Benefits of Physical Activity. https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/...

Cardiovascular Effects and Benefits of Exercise. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Functional Capacity. https://www.unmc.edu/media/intmed/ger...

Get active your way. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise...

Best Exercises for Health and Weight Loss. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/he...

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