Not moving about regularly can be harmful to your health.
Heart disease claims the lives of almost 22,000 Australians every year. That’s one every 24 minutes.
What is happening – or not happening – to make this such an occurrence?
A study from the University of Queensland showed that women aged over 30 are at high risk of heart disease simply due to inactivity – more than if they smoked or were obese. A similar study probed the health issues of more than 30,000 Australian women and the results showed that inactivity contributes more to heart disease.
Putting exercise in your life and keeping it there
Physicians implore women to add exercise to their daily or weekly routine. The difference could be a lifesaver. Whilst effort has gone into campaigns against tobacco use, it’s just as critical to emphasise physical activity as a deterrent to heart and other health issues.
Different cities, different factors
Activity takes place in different ways throughout the nation. A poll taken showed that Perth and Canberra are the cities in Australia that have the highest level of physical activity, whereas Sydney has the lowest, due to a dearth of gyms and fitness centres in that city.
Cultural norms contribute to health as well
The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article that showed cultural factors often contribute to the differences in the way people do or don’t exercise.
Research posted in the article stated that there is evidence that certain people’s genetic makeup allows for them being more physically active. Genetics can also make up reasons why – including obesity and hereditary disease – why some people don’t exercise at all.
It showed factors contributing to those who are more physically active are: male, young, financially secure, with strong familial support. Those who are aged or who come from native or migrant groups are the least predisposed to exercise and activity.
The ABS noted recently the rate of smokers decreased for males and females between 2011 and 2012.
To learn more, call Warwick Women’s Workout in Perth: (08) 9342 9028.
