http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38402655
This is one of many such reports I've seen over the last few years. The part I find concerning is these reports that say no matter how hard you exercise / workout, if you have a job that involves sitting down for long periods, it won't make any difference.
Many of us have no choice but to be sitting in an office but I try to be as active as possible. I run two to three times a week, I go out for a 2 mile walk every day and I do about 100 step ups in the morning however, I read these reports and it makes me feel as though I'm still not doing enough!
Ray
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38402655
This is one of many such reports I've seen over the last few years. The part I find concerning is these reports that say no matter how hard you exercise / workout, if you have a job that involves sitting down for long periods, it won't make any difference.
Many of us have no choice but to be sitting in an office but I try to be as active as possible. I run two to three times a week, I go out for a 2 mile walk every day and I do about 100 step ups in the morning however, I read these reports and it makes me feel as though I'm still not doing enough!
Ray
They are obviously missing a vital piece of info then! If it were me, I would let them know. 😉
Hello Amy
"They are obviously missing a vital piece of info then! If it were me, I would let them know. ;)"
I'm not sure what you mean?
Ray
Hello Amy
"They are obviously missing a vital piece of info then! If it were me, I would let them know. ;)"
I'm not sure what you mean?
Ray
Well you disagree with their findings don't you, i.e. that exercising makes no difference if having a sedentary lifestyle? Presumably you feel it DOES make a difference healthwise. Perhaps you can explain what the 'before' and 'after' changes are, i.e. prior to having taken up exercise. Unless I misunderstood and you, reluctantly, have to agree with them?
I don't agree or disagree with their findings. I've seen other reports making similar statements. What I'm saying is that I find it depressing that, according to these reports, despite all the exercise I do, it won't make any difference.
Ray
I don't agree or disagree with their findings. I've seen other reports making similar statements. What I'm saying is that I find it depressing that, according to these reports, despite all the exercise I do, it won't make any difference.
Ray
Yes you said that but...presumably you know how you feel after exercising? It releases endorphins doesn't it? Can you measure how you are now to, say, how you were before you used to exercise (presuming you still had a sedentary lifestyle)? The comparison would be interesting.
Yeah, you're right about the releasing of endorphins. I definitely feel that, like a high and it can last several hours. So without a doubt, I feel better after a run. I would say that in comparison to when I was younger, I do more exercise now and harder exercise with the running. So I do a much as I can considering I work full time (in said sitting down job),
Ray
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38402655
This is one of many such reports I've seen over the last few years. The part I find concerning is these reports that say no matter how hard you exercise / workout, if you have a job that involves sitting down for long periods, it won't make any difference.
Many of us have no choice but to be sitting in an office but I try to be as active as possible. I run two to three times a week, I go out for a 2 mile walk every day and I do about 100 step ups in the morning however, I read these reports and it makes me feel as though I'm still not doing enough!
Ray
This isn't a study - it's just something that Public Health England is pushing. So why believe them more than anyone else?
It's odd because I know plenty of office workers who hit the gym regularly or do some kind of sports/physical activity regularly and are "middle aged" and not fat.
I only do about 30 minutes a day typically (sometimes only 15 minutes if I'm in a rush) and I'm in decent shape especially considering I'm now "middle aged".
Actually, I wonder if it's partly because people exaggerate the amount of exercise they do. Take your average... er... 44 year old desk jockey. Ask them if they exercise. They'll look at their feet guiltily, then say, "Yes, of course, I do at least 30 minutes a day!" knowing that they last walked to the corner shop 6 months ago.
Ah well Ray of Light, maybe physical exercise can at least have an impact on your brain...someone will soon tell us different though!
Exercisers Had Larger Brains
The new research included about 700 people living in the United Kingdom who all had brain scans when they reached the age of 73.
Three years earlier, at age 70, the study participants were questioned about the leisure and physical activities they engaged in.
People in the study who reported being the most physically active tended to have larger brain volumes of gray and normal white matter, and physical activity was linked to less brain atrophy.
Regular exercise also appeared to protect against the formation of white matter lesions, which are linked to thinking and memory decline.
Non-physical leisure activities did not appear to protect the brain from shrinkage, suggesting that mental activity may be less important than regular exercise for preserving brain function into old age, the researchers say.
Ah well Ray of Light, maybe physical exercise can at least have an impact on your brain...someone will soon tell us different though!
Exercisers Had Larger Brains
The new research included about 700 people living in the United Kingdom who all had brain scans when they reached the age of 73.Three years earlier, at age 70, the study participants were questioned about the leisure and physical activities they engaged in.
People in the study who reported being the most physically active tended to have larger brain volumes of gray and normal white matter, and physical activity was linked to less brain atrophy.
Regular exercise also appeared to protect against the formation of white matter lesions, which are linked to thinking and memory decline.
Non-physical leisure activities did not appear to protect the brain from shrinkage, suggesting that mental activity may be less important than regular exercise for preserving brain function into old age, the researchers say.
Interesting and it makes sense in terms of getting more oxygen to the brain. However, is exercise the only factor that could cause having larger brains? To combat brain atrophy e.g. dementia, brain ACTIVITY is equally important, e.g. learning new skills. This was not a factor accounted for in this study I see.
"It's odd because I know plenty of office workers who hit the gym regularly or do some kind of sports/physical activity regularly and are "middle aged" and not fat."
Thanks, that's my feeling too from the people I work with.
"Actually, I wonder if it's partly because people exaggerate the amount of exercise they do."
I hadn't actually thought of that.
Thanks Jeannie and Darren; you've given me some hope that my exercise regime is not in vain!
the problem the report is talking about is caused much more by unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol consumption and unhealthy food choices. Exercise is only one aspect. if you are doing that then well done. And if you are being sensible about alcohol and eating a healthy diet (ie not living off fast food) you are doing better than most people.
I've never smoked, I don't eat any processed food at all, no take aways etc. Er, now the alcohol. I don't drink every week, but I do like spirits occasionally. The only thing I would say is that I don't get hangovers. I think my overall fitness helps my body deal with it.
Ray