Exercise routine to reduce risk

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading causes of death worldwide are cardiovascular diseases, can be prevented by a well-defined exercise routine, reveals a recent study from the University of Iowa published on January 17, 2024 in the European Heart Journal. Besides heredity and age, risk factors such as poor diet, obesity, smoking and lack of physical activity are major contributors to these conditions.

Benefits of a sports routine

The Ministry of Health recommends that adults practice at least 30 minutes of physical activity Moderate to high intensity at least five days a week. However, a question that often arises is: what type of sport should be adopted to reduce cardiovascular risk? A University of Iowa study compared the effectiveness of resistance exercise, aerobic exercise, and a combination of the two on cardiovascular risk.

Pursuing more than studying 400 participants aged 35 to 70 years, overweight or obese, with high blood pressure. Participants were divided into four groups with different activities, and were evaluated throughout the year on parameters such as blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar and body fat percentage.

The results are clear: aerobic exercise alone, or combined with resistance exercise, is shown Beneficial for cardiovascular health

. For its part, resistance exercise alone has not shown the same benefits. Studies suggest that if some individuals prefer strength training or have joint pain that prevents them from running long distances, they can replace half of their aerobic exercise with strength training.

Impact on your borrowers insurance?

These findings have significant implications for borrower insurance. A reduced cardiovascular risk can potentially result from adopting an exercise routine More favorable insurance terms. Insurers may consider adjusting premiums based on the type of physical activity performed, thereby incentivizing policyholders adopting specific sports routines.

Thus, this study highlights the importance of regular physical exercise, especially aerobic exercise Reduces cardiovascular risks

. Implications for borrower insurance also pave the way for more personalized adjustments based on policyholders’ physical activity preferences.