- lack of time
- work or family commitments
- lack of interest
- age
- ongoing injuries or illness
Lack of exercise and limited physical activity can lead to many conditions that can have a determinantal effect on men’s health and are currently contributing to leading causes of death within the male population of Australia.
Did you know that:
- 7 in 10 Australian men are overweight or obese
- Coronary heart disease was the leading cause of death in Australian men aged between 45 and 84 years
- 1 in 5 Australian men are estimated to have a current mental or behavioural condition that is expected to last 6 months or more.
So, why is exercise relevant to these facts?
Being physically active is an important factor that many men may overlook, however, increasing your physical activity can help you benefit your overall health and well-being immensely! Studies have shown that exercise can help to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Exercise helps to increase your endorphin levels which are associated with positive mood and overall sense of well-being. Heart disease has led to 40% more deaths in men than women and is strongly linked to risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, overweight, obesity and depression. Exercise has been shown to have improve overall heart health and can reduce and prevent the onset of heart disease when combined with healthy lifestyle choices.
These are only some of the great benefits exercises has to offer on the health of all men! If you are someone who has been wanting to get more active and get their health on track, get in touch with us! Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists can help you actively manage and prevent health conditions through tailored exercise prescriptions. Whether you have been avoiding exercise due to lack of interest, time or ongoing injuries, our exercise physiologists can help you come up with strategies to overcome these barriers and get you moving towards better health!
