Exercise and how it
relates to your health and your feet
I decided to write this blog on the importance of health and
fitness in relation to your overall wellbeing as well as the health of your
feet. This is a topic that is near and dear to me. I make it a point to
exercise multiple times a week and eat quite healthy. In my practice, I make it
my business to relay the important about how I feel about this topic to my
patients. To many times I hear obese patients tell me their other doctors haven’t
mentioned weight control, eating right and exercising. I feel that if I can
have an influence on at least one person to improve their life for the better
why not give it a try.
What benefits does exercise
have on your overall health?
A study was done by the prestigious Mayo Clinic, which found
that exercise has 7 main benefits to one’s health.
1.
Exercise controls one weight
2.
Exercise fights disease and other health related
problems
3.
Exercise overall improves ones mood
4.
Exercise increased energy
5.
Exercise allows one to sleep better
6.
Exercise can have a positive effect on one’s sex
life
7.
Exercise can be fun
To gain these benefits not much exercise is required. What
is recommended is a few days a week for 30 minutes of moderate exercise,
including walking, biking or swimming.
What about my diet?
Diet is a huge component to the exercise, and they usually
go hand in hand. Having a balanced diet or protein, carbs and fat is important
to maintain a healthy weight. Obviously, if one has medical conditions their
diet and exercise will have to be tailored and followed closely by their
physician.
What about my feet
and exercise?
Most types of exercise will put a lot of force and pressure
on one’s feet. The less weight and body fat a person has the less impact their
feet will take. Many times certain foot and ankle conditions can be alleviated
with weight loss.
What about specific
foot exercises?
In addition, there are exercises that can be done
specifically for the feet to increase strength and flexibly. Most people will
learn to do these exercises if they have an injury or condition that they are
being treated for. I would recommend doing these exercises when you have no foot
issues, which would prevent any problems from occurring.
In conclusion, exercise and diet can have a significant
effect on your health and ultimately your life. Before you start any exercise
and diet program please consult your physician.
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