Fitness Report : Half of India’s population is completely unfit. Yes, a recent study report has revealed a very shocking thing. It has been told that more women are inactive than men. According to new data published in Lancet Global Health, more than half of the adult population in India is not able to follow the WHO’s physical activities guidelines. 42% men and 57% women are physically inactive. This report states that if this continues, then by 2030 this number can reach 60%.
What is the WHO guideline
WHO has advised adults to do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week. Not doing so is considered physically inactive. According to WHO, such people have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, dementia and breast-colon cancer.
Why is there an alarm bell for India?
India ranks 12th among 195 countries where physical inactivity is increasing the fastest. Around 31% of adults around the world, or 1.8 billion people, have not been able to meet the physical activity level in 2022. Many factors are responsible for this. The Asia-Pacific region has the highest physical inactivity at 48% and South Asia at 45%.
28% people in other regions and 14% in western countries are unfit. This is a matter of concern for India because the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes has increased genetically here in the last decade. WHO had issued guidelines to improve these.
Women are more active than men
The report has revealed the shocking fact that women are more physically inactive than men. That is, women are less physically active and do less exercise than men. The main reason behind this is women’s responsibilities at home and outside due to which they ignore their health. They ignore their health while taking care of other members of the family. This is the reason why women have been found to be more unfit than men, especially in India.
What to do to avoid this
According to experts, the biggest obstacle to fitness is mental obstruction. If your daily routine is very busy, then to keep yourself physically active, you can do those things which you like, like watering plants, household chores, walking, being active with pets. Apart from this, you can also keep yourself fit by making your diet right.
Nutrients like vitamins and proteins can help in making the body fit. Experts say that at least two vegetables can be included in the diet, one cooked and the other raw. Apart from this, consumption of fruits is also beneficial.
What is the right age to exercise
Research has shown that muscles can be increased at any age. Exercise is the best way to keep yourself fit. Many problems can be solved automatically by this. Starting the morning with a workout can solve many problems.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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