The link between exercise and breast cancer is a vastly researched topic, and some studies point to the fact that regular exercise can lower the chance of breast cancer in women. Here, the term regular exercise is of great importance.
Researchers are still finding a direct link between the two. Still, some are of the opinion that regular physical activity is great for regulating the levels of estrogen and insulin in a woman’s body. These hormones are directly linked to the growth of breast cancer cells.
Whatever the link may be, whether direct or indirect, exercise surely is great for our bodies. And if it has some significant part in reducing the chances of acquiring breast cancer in women, then it’s an activity worth undertaking in daily life. But what amount of exercise is considered regular and apt to achieve the above-said results?
What qualifies as regular exercise
Everyone’s body and bodily functions are different, just like their facial features. Thus, there isn’t a number or a quantifiable status for what is considered regular exercise for each woman. But as a general rule, everyone should indulge in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. This can be of any form. Dance, Zumba, gym, running, skating, cycling, or whatever your body and mind like. The goal is to keep your body moving for the said time.
Another valuable point to be added to the equation is limiting your time seated in a particular place. If you are determined to watch a 2 hour film, make sure you take a 5 to 10 minutes break every 45 minutes or so. This improves your blood circulation and doesn’t allow your body to fall into the lazy phase. During the break, take a quick walk inside the house and resume your movie. The same applies for the women whose job is to sit in front of the laptop, 9 to 5.
How to incorporate 25 minutes of physical activity into your day to day life
Many complain about the lack of time as the reason why they can’t exercise. The answer to this is simple. You can easily incorporate 25 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine. If you call a friend of yours and that call is expected to go on for a long time, take your phone and walk on your lawn. As long as the call goes on, keep walking to, and just like that, you can easily rake in the daily quota of physical activity.
Another way would be to use the stairs instead of lifts. You work on the third floor of a building. Unless you are late to a meeting or you feel you won’t make it in time to punch your attendance, choose the stairs. You don’t need to maintain the same pace throughout the three floors. You might find the journey exhausting in the first few days. But after that, it becomes a cakewalk.
It’s just like the saying. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And this way is too good to miss out on, as it might help you tackle an enemy early on in life.
