We've always been told that exercise benefits our overall health, but can exercise be considered medicine?
Exercise can promote healing, longevity and has numerous restorative properties. Let's take a look at how a regular exercise routine can serve as a good medical practice.
Some studies have suggested that 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week can give your immune system a boost. If you're into more intense workouts than brisk walks or a quick bike ride at the local park, you can achieve this immunity boost with only 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.
The act of working out increases the blood flow in your circulatory system and helps your body produce disease fighting white blood cells. This increase in blood flow and white blood cells increases your body's power to fight of viruses, cancer causing pathogens and other harmful microbes.
Remember that your body also requires proper hydration, vitamins and electrolytes to support the immunity boost you receive from regular exercise. Whether you participate in a moderately paced exercise routine or are an intense professional athlete, drinking a TapouT sports beverage before or after a workout can restore electrolytes and replenish vitamins A, C, E and the B complex to help your body get the most out of the immune system boost regular exercise can provide.
Many people who suffer from fatigue and sluggishness may turn to a medical solution, but did you know that regular exercise can also help increase your energy levels?
If you're constantly feeling sluggish, your body many not be performing properly. Getting into a regular exercise routine can give your body more natural energy so you won't have to rely on caffeinated beverages to get you through the day. As with the immune system, an improved blood flow keeps your heart in great shape and will provide more blood to every system in your body. Rather than having your body taxed by using energy inefficiently, regular exercise will train your body to use its energy reserves to provide better stamina and natural energy.
Exercise isn't a magic solution that will prevent you from ever getting sick, but it can improve recovery time and may help you avoid chronic illness. We've already talked about how the increase of white blood cells can ward off illness, but white blood cells also aid in recovery when you do fall ill. If you've been focused on maintaining a weekly exercise regimen, your body will be supplied with all the white blood cells needed to recover and ward off chronic illnesses.
Regular exercise also reduces the risk of long term chronic illnesses.
Studies show that consistent workout routines reduce the risk of:
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Stroke
- Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
Regular exercise partnered with a balanced diet can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Obesity comes with a number of health risks and it can be difficulty to regain a healthy weight when suffering from an obese state. Making sure you are dedicated to your workout schedule will go a long way towards preventing obesity and maintaining a proper body mass index.
A large percentage of people suffer from a lack of sleep or have trouble getting a full night of good rest even if they sleep for eight hours. When you sleep, your body takes on tasks to repair damage, fight off illness and recover from your day. If you're not sleeping well, your body can't perform all of these important tasks while you rest.
While there's some debate as to actually what the connection is between exercise and sleep, researchers have found that those with a regular fitness routine feel they get better sleep than those that don't, and good sleep has numerous redeeming medical qualities.
Exercise can be a great stress reliever, and reducing stress can go a long way towards improving mental health. Studies show those who exercise regularly, whether it be intense MMA training, brief walks or yoga, are less likely to struggle with anxiety, depression or stress. While exercise can help with your mental health, it shouldn't be considered a medical substitute for a professional if you struggle with chronic mental health issues.
TapouT sports beverages are formulated to support your exercise routine by supplying superior hydration to water and other sports drinks. TapouT has 240mg of natural sodium to allow your body to retain and utilize fluids efficiently. It also contains a scientifically formulated mix of vitamins and electrolytes to boost performance and recovery. Every bottle of TapouT contains:
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- The Vitamin B Complex
Tapout Citrus Kick contains 120 calories to help your body create energy even during the toughest of workouts, but if you're looking for a zero-sugar, low-calorie sports performance drink, TapouT Wild Orange and Cherry Lemonade Blast only contain 10 calories.