"Movement is life, and life is movement!" — said the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Scientists confirmed his words and proved that people who lead a sedentary lifestyle live shorter lives than those who are physically active."
I came across this statement on the internet. Since scientists have proven it, let's part ways, close the browser, and rush to buy sneakers — after all, the most "sacred" thing is at stake, namely our health.
But let's be serious now. Let's not take everything you've heard, seen, or read at face value, but instead try to figure out how accurate that information actually is.
So, physical activity is undoubtedly beneficial — I'm not arguing and I'm not going to list all the reasons why, because you can do that yourself. Walking, swimming, running, active games, working out at fitness clubs, and so on — are among the best means of preventing a wide range of diseases. And I think many people would agree with that. So what's the issue?
Here's the thing. Motor activity is a beneficial form of behavior, but only when the impact on the system is adequate. And a question immediately comes to mind: have you ever considered which workouts to choose and how often to exercise, for the sake of your health and the development of your physical qualities? Because most people have a miscalibrated "adequacy meter" — many are convinced that you need to visit the fitness club every day, that every workout must be pushed to the max, otherwise you won't achieve any results. As a result, at best this leads to regression, loss of interest, and withdrawal from the activity.
So here it is. By adequate impact — which includes regularity, frequency, duration, and intensity — I mean a load that is manageable specifically for your body, without causing negative effects, without disrupting your well-being and quality of life. If the load is excessive, your body, in an attempt to overcome the physical stress, will have to spend reserve resources, which in turn can lead — in the long or short term — to a number of unpleasant pathologies.