( 1 ) Heart and circulatory system:
Regular exercise makes the heart muscles stronger and more efficient. The
heart-beats of an athlete do not increase appreciably even when doing something
requiring physical exertion, and revert very soon to the normal rate afterwards. In
contrast, even a little exertion sends the pulse rate of a sedentary individual
rocketing up, and it takes time for the heart to settle down to its normal rate of
beating.
The blood vessels dilate during exercise, and so more blood reaches the muscles. It
has been found that during vigorous or rapid exercise, the blood circulation in
certain muscles and organs increases 25 to 30 times, thus supplying the muscles and
organs with more oxygen and a larger number of red blood corpuscles.
( 2) The respiratory system:
Breathing becomes not only more rapid, but also deeper, thus making increased
quantities of oxygen available.
( 3) The digestive system:
The secretion of the digestive juices is stimulated by exercise. Thus digestion
becomes more efficient. Exercises also stimulate the intestinal movements
(peristalsis), resulting in more effective elimination of wastes.
( 4) The musculature:
Regular exercise strengthens the muscles, promotes their development and
increases their efficiency. Stronger muscles lend better support to the joints.
( 5) The skin:
The pores of the skin open up during exercise. The result is a healthier skin, because
of more efficient disposal of impurities and dirt.
(6) Temperature of the body:
The temperature of the body rises during exercise. This promotes the burning up of
the toxic substances in the body.
In short, all the systems of the body derive invaluable benefits from exercise. Each
one of us should set aside a minimum period of 30 to 40 minutes every day in the
morning for exercise.
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For maintenance of perfect
health, exercise is no less
important than diet. The
reason why our ancestors were
healthier and stronger than we
are is that they led
comparatively much more
strenuous lives. Today's
mechanization has set man
against any sort of exertion.
Here we give a short account
of the salutary effects of
exercise on various organs and
systems of the body.
Advantages of Exercise.