The Health Benefits Of The Game Of Football

The World Cup in South Africa and the National Research Council (CNR) according to play more football shows, as this game has many benefits for the body.

"The benefits of daily practice of aerobic exercise, including the football or soccer are typical examples are evident in both healthy subjects and in those with elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol (the cap), arterial hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, "says Robert Fox prevention and Protection Service of the CNR.

"There are many studies that show that, compared to sedentary people who engage in regular physical activity, with workouts 2-3 times a week and then play at the weekend, have an increase in HDL cholesterol and a reduction in triglycerides, the blood pressure, body weight, waist circumference, blood glucose and, consequently, cardiovascular risk. Also - continues the expert - the practice of football stimulates bone mineralization, helping to prevent osteoporosis, improves lung function, helps fight anxiety and release tension, and it is perhaps for this reason that people physically active smoke less. "

So, although the data Institute of Health indicate that a good chunk of the adult Italian population does not practice regular exercise and lasting, it is important to persuade people to change their sedentary habits. "It is needful to practice a physical activity like it - Fox shows - so it is not seen as a sacrifice, but you must remember that the choice is influenced by age and physical condition. And those younger than 60 years and / or concomitant cardiovascular disease is well advised just brisk walking or using a stationary bike, and younger subjects with no evidence of cardiovascular disorders, sports like football are indicated as it brings benefits on metabolism. "

However it is never too late to go back and play some football game with friends, as long as you respect a few simple rules. "We need to do a check-up - said the expert - and, if the doctor deems appropriate, including a stress test. You have to start in a gradual manner, increasing only subsequently and progressively the intensity. Furthermore, after a match it must always rest, in order to allow a full recovery of the micro-lesions muscle-tendon which will inevitably produce performing any physical activity to a certain level ".