The world is chasing a ball. Figuratively, it can be said that he runs after football full of life. That race has life. The reason is that it runs healthy. Football is full body exercise. The fact that it is cheap to play and the most popular sport in the world makes football even more attractive. How football gives us exercise from head to toe:
the heart
Running at different speeds on the field rather than in a specific direction increases circulation. It is estimated that a football player runs at least 8-11 km during a match. Playing football is equivalent to muscular strength (anaerobic) exercises such as running at high speed and lifting weights. As these types of exercises help burn body fat as much as possible, the risk of heart disease and fat accumulation in the blood vessels are eliminated.
breathing
The lungs also get a good workout by playing football. Aerobic exercises to strengthen the respiratory system can be beneficial. Long exhalations and maximal inhalations exercise the lungs.
Muscles and bones
Running fast and changing direction quickly is an exercise to strengthen the core muscles. Repetitive running etc puts more load on the bones and this increases the strength of the bones. The bone framework of the body will gain strength.
50
A 2015 study conducted by the University of Copenhagen found that those who spent 12 weeks training for soccer increased oxygen uptake in their bodies by 10 to 15 percent. Also, the study says that cardiovascular diseases can be reduced by up to 50 percent.
health/fitness-and-yoga/images/2022/11/19/football-info.jpg"/>
the hands
Although the arms are not specifically exercised when playing football, the arms do move during running. This is equivalent to giving mobility exercises to the arms. The movements in the competition, including the throw in, are exercises to stretch the arms as much as possible.
Brain, intelligence
Football is more than just running. During the run, the movement of the opponents and the position of the teammates themselves should be calculated and the ball should be passed and blocked. It provides intellectual exercise. Coherence between mind and thought will increase. Time spent on the field can help boost a person’s confidence and relieve mental stress. As football is a team game, mutual cooperation is also enhanced.
the legs
Legs get the most exercise when running. Mobility will increase. The joints will also get the exercise they need.
780
A study conducted by Harvard Health shows that football helps to reduce calories in the body. According to the study, a person weighing 70 kg can burn up to 780 calories by playing football for 90 minutes.
Information:
Dr. Vinay Jayson Chacho
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Ernakulam Medical Centre, Kochi
∙Health websites
Content Summary: FIFA World Cup 2022 and Fitness Tips
