'The Lancet' confirms: This sport can reduce mortality by 47%, not swimming and running

As the saying goes, "Life is movement," and most experts advocate that people should exercise properly. However, there are actually many kinds of sports that everyone can choose, such as swimming, running, playing ball, cycling, climbing, dancing, etc., all belong to the category of sports. So which sports are the most cost-effective?

1. The most cost-effective exercise is not running.

A study published in The Lancet, which looked at 1.2 million people and a total of 75 sports, found that the best sport was ball swing, which reduced all-cause sports by 47%. mortality rate. And the best length of exercise is 45-60 minutes , and the effect will be weakened if the time is too long or too short.

The researchers also found that the optimal frequency of exercise is once a day, three to five days a week, although walking can be as frequent as six times a week.

In second place was swimming, which reduced all-cause mortality by 28%, and last place was aerobic exercise, which reduced all-cause mortality by 27%.

2. What happens to your body every time you swing the bat?

Swinging sports requires the human body to keep moving, jumping, hitting, swinging, and turning, so it can exercise different parts of the body. Do you know what happens to your body with every swing? What are the benefits of swing sports?

1. Brain and eye protection

In the process of playing, the eyes have to stare at the ball and run back and forth, and the brain also has to make judgments on the angle and strength of the ball, and transmit the results to the motor system to mobilize the muscles of the body for the next action, so it can play a role in strengthening the brain and protecting the brain. The role of the eye.

2. Relieve cervical spondylosis

For computer office workers and bow-headed people, cervical spondylosis is very common. If you want to relieve the stiffness of the cervical spine, it is better to try playing more balls to relieve the tension of the neck muscles.

3. The body is more flexible

In the process of playing, the body needs to swing back and forth. This process can strengthen the muscles and make the body more flexible and coordinated.

4. Improve mood

Swing sports generally require a partner, which is relatively more interactive and helps improve mood.

3. Have you made any of these mistakes when exercising?

Many people actually have some misunderstandings when exercising. Have you made any of the following mistakes?

1. Thirsty during exercise, drink water violently or hold back

Symptoms of thirst appear during exercise. It is recommended to replenish water properly, preferably with small mouths and slow swallows. Thirst proves that the body is dehydrated, and you must pay attention to hydration, but you should not drink too much water.

2. If you don't exercise for a long time, you can exercise vigorously when you have time.

This kind of practice is not recommended. If you do not exercise for a long time, suddenly high-intensity exercise may cause the body to be unable to adapt, and even cause symptoms such as fatigue, muscle damage, and body aches. It is recommended to proceed gradually.

3. As long as you exercise more, you don't need to control your diet

If you want to better control your weight, you must control your diet while exercising.

4. Exercise can accelerate knee joint degeneration

Whether it is an athlete or an ordinary person, exercise will always affect the knee joint, but not necessarily accelerated degeneration. Older people will have degenerative changes in their knee joints, but they cannot stop exercising because of this. Such people can choose to exercise such as walking and cycling.

Among many sports, swinging is the best exercise. It can mobilize the muscles of the whole body to participate in the exercise, which helps to protect the eyes, strengthen the brain, and improve the mood. It is recommended to choose the type of exercise that is suitable for you, and avoid some misunderstandings. Exercise that is beneficial to health is the best.

References:

[1] The Lancet: Table tennis and other swing sports can reduce all-cause mortality by 47%! ". China Medical Tribune. 2019-02-18

[2] "Swing sports is praised again: it has an absolute advantage in protecting the cardiovascular system". Life Times. 2022-09-14

[3] "Six common mistakes in sports, don't make mistakes again! ". China Disease Control News. 2022-09-21

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