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Exercise is a fundamental part of self-care, so don’t hesitate to take a few minutes out of your day for this highly beneficial activity. Its effects are very positive on a physical level and also on a mental level, as it strengthens our defenses, reduces stress and promotes relaxation.

Are you looking for more reasons to exercise? Keep reading to discover all the benefits and make it easier to incorporate it into your daily routine.

Devote 40 minutes a day to exercise

There is no doubt that physical activity is a fundamental tool for overall health. However, sports are not always among everyday priorities. Therefore, to make it easier for us, we are recommended by the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Quironsalud Vizcaya Hospital. dedicate 40 minutes a day to moderate physical activity

since this is a more accessible time for the majority of the population.

It must be taken into account that sport has a very positive effect on the physical and mental level, providing benefits such as:

Avoid possible injury

To avoid injuring your knees, ankles or other joints, it is advisable to strengthen your muscles.

Dr. Iker Ibor Ureña, specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the same hospital, tells us that in the case of the lower body we must avoid overloading the knees. It is also important that they have sufficient muscle strength, for which he suggests engaging in the following sports: “We observe that Cycling exercises, static or road, and swimming are very beneficial because we are not putting body weight directly on any joint,

and we work a lot of different parts of the body, especially in swimming.”

Another recommendation follow the instructions of the professionals during sports training. This way we will learn how to perform exercises correctly, as well as plan breaks and recovery time. In short, all this helps prevent possible injuries.

Set healthy goals with exercise

Are you looking to live a healthier lifestyle? Physical activity can help us achieve this goal. In fact, it is a very enjoyable way to achieve associated goals such as building muscle, losing weight or reducing fat.

Other Tips for Incorporating Exercise into Your Daily Life

After a period of inactivity, the Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Service of the Quironsalud Murcia Hospital advises us Start with aerobic activity 3 days a week, such as walking or cycling. This allows you to improve the capabilities of the cardiovascular system. And if necessary, we can increase the duration of rest, although it is always preferable to exercise daily.

Other tricks that motivate us to exercise: sign up for group classes or consult training specialists which are more efficient and enjoyable.

Of course, all of this should always be accompanied by a healthy diet and adequate fluid intake, avoiding sugary soft drinks and ultra-processed or fried foods.