A recent BBC report has revealed that the Tsimane people in the forests of Bolivia have been found to have the healthiest hearts in the world.
What is their secret?
"They achieve a remarkable dose of exercise," says Dr Gregory Thomas, one of the researchers and from Long Beach Memorial medical centre in California.
A healthy heart equals a healthy body. However the all encompassing effects of exercise don't stop there.
Tim Newman from Medical News Today says:
"Regular exercise has been shown to boost the immune system, heighten cognitive abilities, improve sleep, increase lifespan, and maintain muscle tone. Its benefits are proven; the research is conclusive."
OK. We know exercise is an incredible health enhancement tool. It's essential that the human body undergoes it, otherwise we get sick, but how can we implement it? How does it become a part of our lives?
- Walk as much as you can. The Tsimane people average 17000 steps per day. I have friends that walk up to 20000 per day! Start by gradually increasing your walking and experience the benefits.
- Intensity. If you're already in a good state of health, its vital that you get your lungs burning. Get out of breath a couple of times a week for a short period of time. Try some hill sprints or a CrossFit workout.
- Lift heavy. Seek out a trainer qualified in powerlifting (give me a call!). They will teach you functional, compound movements, executed safely. This will increase your strength, bone density and stabilise your hormone levels. The next best thing is probably gardening, but form is crucial!
Exercise isn't a fad but a way of life. It's been around forever and will continue to be so. If you're interested in how to incorporate it into your life, please give me a call on 07970462077.
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