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 Every person strives to live a long and happy life. Undoubtedly, one of the most important components of happiness is health. Many will agree with the statement that a healthy beggar is happier than a sick rich man. The relationship between the level of physical activity and life expectancy has been known for a long time.
The ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch called the movement the pantry of life. Another famous Greek, the physician Hippocrates, who, by the way, has lived for over a hundred years, insistently recommended being outdoors and exercising to prolong life. The ancient Taoists, who excelled in the art of life extension, also considered the main factor limiting life span to be cessation of movement.
To date, a sufficient number of indisputable and scientifically grounded evidence of the influence of movements on complex processes in the human body has accumulated. Modern science has come to the conclusion that everyone has more than a century to live and most people die prematurely. By our way of life, including the lack of physical activity, we shorten our life and worsen its quality. A person can live up to 100 years or more.
Lack of movement negatively affects the physical and mental health of a person: disruptions in work appear cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous systems, which is expressed in increased heart rate, shortness of breath, lethargy, apathy, irritability. As a result, problems arise at work, relations with others deteriorate. “We, by our incontinence, by our disorderliness, reduce this normal life span to much smaller figures,” wrote the great physiologist I.P. Pavlov.
Systematic physical activity after a month leads to positive changes in the body: weight decreases, blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels normalize, strength, endurance, body resistance to infectious diseases and stress increase, mental performance increases, general health and mood improve.
During classes, it is necessary to observe the basic hygienic principles of training:
- do morning exercises daily;
- physical education should be systematic: 2-3 times a week for at least 30 minutes;
- the frequency of classes and the load should be selected individually, taking into account age and health status;
- The optimal time for physical education is from 9 to 12 hours and from 15 to 18 hours;
- the duration of classes and the intensity of loads should be increased gradually;
- during training, it is necessary to monitor the heart rate: it can fluctuate from 120 to 150 beats per minute, but not exceed 170 beats per minute;
- The respiratory rate during training also requires attention: it can increase to 30-40 breaths per minute, but after a few minutes of rest, breathing should return to normal - up to 18 breaths per minute;
- the appearance during exercise of dizziness, significant shortness of breath and palpitations indicate excessive exercise and require its reduction or cessation.
You might argue that you don't have access to a gym, fitness club or pool. No problem. To satisfy the body's physiological need for movement, it is not necessary to exercise in a sports facility. In winter you can ski, ice skate, in summer - on a bike, roller skating. If you live in a multi-story building, try not to use the elevator. Walking up the stairs every day is a substitute for exercising on a simulator. If you are using public transport, walk part of the way. It is very good if your walk runs through a park or square.
The recommended amount of physical activity will be provided by a daily 30-minute House cleaning... Play your favorite music and turn boring work into a fun and rewarding activity: both the house will be in order and the mood will improve. Don't have enough time to communicate with children? Invite them to play together - depending on the season - snowballs, tag, badminton. Such a joint pastime contributes not only to the physical health of the whole family, but also improves its mental microclimate. Do you live in a private house or are you the proud owner of a suburban area? Working in the garden, garden or flower bed, clearing snow from paths in winter improves physical well-being, and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Only labor should not be excessive. Work with joy, realizing the creative nature of your work. People say that a shovel with which they dig does not rust.
Move: run, swim, dance, bike, ski, work. You will certainly feel a surge of energy, and your life will change: success in business will come, relations with others will improve, and your well-being will improve. After all, movement is a long and happy life!
Sokolov A.S.
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