Exercise
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba
Calabar, June 14, 2024 (NAN) Mr Sunday Ifiok, a Calabar-based fitness coach, has reiterated the need for regular physical activities in order to prevent some diseases.
Ifiok made the statement in Calabar on Friday at an annual aerobic fitness session organised by the City Walker Group, tagged: “Fit and Fat”
He said that regular exercise could help to prevent heart attacks, obesity, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety among others.
The fitness coach stated that indulging in physical activities to keep healthy was far cheaper than visiting health facilities.
“Physical activities stimulate many brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.
“It may also make you feel better about your appearance. This feeling can boost your confidence and self-esteem,” he said.
Ifiok expressed concern at the regular cases of death through slumping, saying: “regular exercise is a way to reduce or prevent this”
“We must spend less to take care of our health through regular exercise, else we spend more in hospitals,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Mr Lyord Ndoma, said the event, the third in series, had continued to attract participants from different leanings.
“It has been an eye opener for us, we have continued to see improvement in activities regarding the annual event.
“We have introduced some new dimensions to the event such as sugar level tests and blood pressure checks,” he said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Azubuike Okeh
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