How To Reduce the Risk of Cancer With ExerciseOn a recent ABC’s radio show about cancer, Professor Steve Boutcher from the University of New South Wales stated that exercise can both reduce the risk of developing and be beneficial in cancer treatment.Because the average lifestyle is less physical now and the Australian diet has become more refined, cancer rates have escalated according to the Professor. Aerobic exercises like walking, running and cycling have positive influences on some of the major cancers affecting Australians. Both aerobic and resistance exercises are beneficial during cancer treatment or recovering from surgery. The main cancers affected by exercise are colon, breast and prostate. The overall prevalence of cancer in Australian adults is about one in three men and one in four women, according to the ABC. Professor Boutcher states that research has shown that people who regularly participate in aerobic exercise have about half the incidence of colon and breast cancer and about 70 per cent less prostate cancer. Nearly everyone knows someone that has been affected by some sort of cancer. And with pretty good odds that you or someone you love could get cancer, prevention is always better than a cure. So eat more fresh fruit and vegetables to get the natural vitamins, minerals and fibre your body requires and drink plenty of water. And start exercising on a regular basis. With the statistics that the Professor has stated you would have to have a really good reason not to exercise if you value your health and your families’ health. And being lazy is not a good excuse. There are 168 hours in a week. Take 56 out for sleep and 50 for work and you are left with 62 hours. Surely you can find 2 or 3 to get healthy and help prevent cancer. For more information or to help you get started on an exercise program contact me today. Mick Kenny Fit n’ Fabulous Personal Training New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
