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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The Dangers Of A Sedentary Lifestyle

20 Sep 2023

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Let’s talk about the importance of exercise for your health by looking at the benefits and what could happen if you don’t exercise. A sedentary lifestyle can have a lot of negative effects. An interesting research paper suggests that inactivity is the primary cause of over 35 chronic illnesses. Keep in mind that it’s essential to also focus on recovery after exercise to really benefit from it. Top benefits of exercise for your health: 1. It increases mitochondrial biogenesis and oxygen in the mitochondria. 2. It increases immune defense. 3. It may help decrease the risk of 13 types of cancer and decrease the side effects of chemo. 4. It supports neurogenesis and can have positive effects on your memory and mood. 5. It increases oxygen throughout the organs. 6. It may help lower blood sugar levels and decrease insulin resistance. 7. It increases elasticity in the skin, joints, muscles, and arteries. 8. It’s the only activator of muscle growth. 9. It increases DNA repair. 10. It can help support weight loss, shrink a fatty liver, and counter bad habits. 11. It increases growth hormone and testosterone and decreases insulin. 12. It lowers cortisol. It also helps reduce oxidative stress, mental stress, physical stress, and stress on the body from pollution. DATA: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/6/1353 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7987556/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210802114943.htm

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