Need for physical activity

I still remember, when I was small, we used to walk quite a lot and never used to hire Auto/Taxi for commuting from home to bus stand or any other place, but as a kid I always used to demand for hiring at least a manual rickshaw…never succeeded.  Today you cant see any manual rickshaws in city.  We are so addicted to comfort, that we started abusing our health by not doing any physical activity for the sake of luxury.  Our homes are fully equipped with all sorts of appliances and machines for anything and everything to ease our work at home.

         In modern days to do exercise and keep up fitness, we are going to Gym by paying expensive membership, because our affordability increased!!!  Our elders, just before one or two generations, structured their life in a way to help the body and maintain fitness. We simply complain lack of time and take excuses for not doing exercise. Here are few ways to restructure our way of life for better and healthy life.

1. Stop or Reduce using elevators, just climb up by stairs, be it home or office.
2. Avoid ordering home delivery of provisions through phone, try going and buying from shop, this will give you more choice for selection.
3. Start using cycle for short distances, instead of bike or car.
4. Commute to office by using public transport to the possible extent, this will make you walk for shorter distances.
5. Walk while you talk over mobile (what an idea sirji?)
6. Go on foot for nearby places.
7. Practice deep breathing while walking.

If we can practice all or some of these, it will help to maintain good health and immediate results can be witnessed, like reduction in Blood Pressure, head ache, Blood Sugar, back pain….and so on.

 Indirectly these practices will help our environment too.  Our electricity bills will come down, monthly fuel expenses will be reduced, hence increase in financial wealth.

Some of the Benefits of Exercise

1. Physical activity "burns" calories. When we burn more calories than we take in, we automatically reduce weight. No balloon belly…..

2. Activities involving physical effort (even climbing the stairs instead of using the elevator) strengthen muscles and bones and increase the body's endurance during periods of sustained activity. Think of taking part in city marathon next time….. J

3. Movements involving stretching of various body parts promote muscle and joint flexibility, and help the body feel relaxed. They also reduce the risks of muscle and joint injuries (e.g. pulled muscles, sprains).

4. Sustained physical activity (between 15-30 minutes) such as brisk walking, running in place and dance, improve the functioning of the lungs and heart, stimulate the blood circulation and increase the body's endurance during periods of sustained activity. No Huff and buff…

5. Physical exercise enhances overall bodily functioning and strengthens immunity against illness. Bye to daily pills….

6. Regular fitness activities improve the quality of life, bring increased strength and stamina, reduce tension and anxiety, promote healthy sleep and relax the body and the mind. No more shouting at home & Office….

                          

Let us start from today…..better late than never….