Regular exercise "cuts risk of chronic disease" in adults
26 Jul 2018 . BY Tom Walker
People who engaged in the highest levels of total physical activity doubled their chances to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes
Our findings suggest that physical activity levels need to be several times higher than what the World Health Organization currently recommends to significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease – Bamini Gopinath
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as likely to avoid chronic disease.
Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research near Sydney, Australia, interviewed more than 1,500 Australian adults aged over 50 and followed them over a 10-year period.
Those who engaged in the highest levels of physical activity doubled their chances to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes – as well as dramatically increase the likelihood of maintaining optimal physical and mental shape 10 years later.
According to lead researcher Bamini Gopinath from the University of Sydney, the data showed that adults who did more than 5,000 metabolic equivalent minutes (MET minutes) each week saw the greatest reduction in the risk of chronic disease.
Currently, the World Health Organization recommends at least 600 MET minutes of physical activity each week. That is equivalent to 150 minutes of brisk walking or 75 minutes of running.
"Our study showed that high levels of physical activity increase the likelihood of surviving an extra 10 years free from chronic diseases, mental impairment and disability," she said.
“Our findings suggest that physical activity levels need to be several times higher than what the World Health Organization currently recommends to significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease.
“Some older adults may not be able to engage in vigorous activity or high levels of physical activity.
“But we encourage older adults who are inactive to do some physical activity, and those who currently only engage in moderate exercise to incorporate more vigorous activity where possible.”
The research compiled data from the Blue Mountains Eye Study, a benchmark population-based study that started in 1992.
It is one of the world’s largest epidemiology studies, measuring diet and lifestyle factors against health outcomes and a range of chronic diseases.
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Regular exercise "cuts risk of chronic disease" in adults
26 Jul 2018 . BY Tom Walker
People who engaged in the highest levels of total physical activity doubled their chances to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes
Our findings suggest that physical activity levels need to be several times higher than what the World Health Organization currently recommends to significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease – Bamini Gopinath
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as likely to avoid chronic disease.
Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research near Sydney, Australia, interviewed more than 1,500 Australian adults aged over 50 and followed them over a 10-year period.
Those who engaged in the highest levels of physical activity doubled their chances to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes – as well as dramatically increase the likelihood of maintaining optimal physical and mental shape 10 years later.
According to lead researcher Bamini Gopinath from the University of Sydney, the data showed that adults who did more than 5,000 metabolic equivalent minutes (MET minutes) each week saw the greatest reduction in the risk of chronic disease.
Currently, the World Health Organization recommends at least 600 MET minutes of physical activity each week. That is equivalent to 150 minutes of brisk walking or 75 minutes of running.
"Our study showed that high levels of physical activity increase the likelihood of surviving an extra 10 years free from chronic diseases, mental impairment and disability," she said.
“Our findings suggest that physical activity levels need to be several times higher than what the World Health Organization currently recommends to significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease.
“Some older adults may not be able to engage in vigorous activity or high levels of physical activity.
“But we encourage older adults who are inactive to do some physical activity, and those who currently only engage in moderate exercise to incorporate more vigorous activity where possible.”
The research compiled data from the Blue Mountains Eye Study, a benchmark population-based study that started in 1992.
It is one of the world’s largest epidemiology studies, measuring diet and lifestyle factors against health outcomes and a range of chronic diseases.
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and
founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a
replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based
machines.
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through
their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded
the contract to design, supply and install three gyms for Team GB for the 2024 games in
Paris.
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as part of its growth
development into suburban, residential locations, it also revealed a new state of the art
Reformer Pilates studio at the new site in response to members seeking a low-impact, full-
body workout for all abilities.
