Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Walk for health, Walk for your life today!

The unremitting barrage of advertising of different gadgets of obesity treatment especially over television and print media includes mainly Gymnasiums and different exercise machines which has set the stage for a mass anxiety neurosis and pseudo beliefs and misconceptions. Scientifically , obese person is not advised to walk on treadmill or walker , or for that matter do any exercise in Gymnasiums . After every 14 kilograms of excess weight (than your normal weight ) , heart works double the times . In that scenario , any exercise ( barring walk ) will increase the activates of the heart , 3 or 4 times depending upon your level of activity . Hence , the chances of landing into heart problems are increased many fold .Again , after every 15 kilograms of excess weight (than your normal weight ) , the chances of Knee problem doubles . So the osteoarthritis of knee is a dreaded complication , awaiting you with passing years . Whatever exercises , in gymnasiums or outdoors , started new for weight loss , is inviting complications .
What best exercise you can do is WALK , WALK AND AGAIN WALK , AND KEEP HEALTH ( OF COURSE FOR WEIGHT LOSS , DIET HAS TO BE CHECKED ).
Described as a silent killer by the WHO, obesity is fast turning into an epidemic, especially in urban India. More than 15 per cent of the adult population, with its incorrect eating habits and sedentary lifestyle, is a victim of this disease.
Latest research shows that apart from increased risk of diabetes, High BP and Depression, obesity also affects your muscle functioning adversely and brings about functional and mobility limitations with passing years .
Deal with this menace squarely. Let’s help each other be fit and healthy .
Fight inactivity. Give yourself the gift of good health…

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