Physical exercise and its benefits for men

Last update 17 - July - 2021



According to the definition of the World Health Organization, physical exercise and physical activity is a bodily movement that is produced by skeletal muscles and requires a sufficient amount of energy for consumption, as it also includes a group of activities that are during work, recreational activities and performing household tasks. The terms "physical activity" and "physical exercise" cannot be combined, but physical exercise is a sub-part of physical activity and needs to be planned, coordinated and practiced frequently in order to improve physical fitness.

Physical activity has many benefits for the heart, body and mind, as deaths will decrease by up to 5 million throughout the year in the case of every person in the world who performs physical activity, and the risk of death index ranges between (20% and 30%) For people who do not engage in physical activity.


The benefits of exercise for men

A man's physical exercises is a sound and good behavior, as it has several benefits that cannot be overlooked. As it enhances the benefit of everyone without regard to their age or even their physical abilities. Among the benefits that a man boosted with it:

  • Healthy weight
  • Exercising helps not to gain excessive weight, because the lack of exercise works to accumulate fat inside the body, which reduces the body’s burning of calories and leads to excessive weight, but when exercising on a regular basis is healthy and wonderful, but some men do not They have enough time to exercise Don't worry A little exercise is much better than no activity at all. All you have to do is work on more activities throughout the day, for example, take the stairs instead of using the elevator, and also speed up the routine. But you have to maintain exercise and not neglect it until you get a healthy weight.

  • Reducing the risk of chronic diseases
  • If you have a fear of chronic diseases or want to maintain your body so that it is free of any disease, and you are in good health far from cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and increased levels of fats in the blood, you should do exercise because it reduces the risk Having chronic diseases and acting as a protective wall, as it works to reduce the level of blood pressure, and without regard to your current weight, when you are active and do physical exercises, the percentage of unhealthy fats within the blood may be reduced, and then the movement of your blood flow is maintained easily and smoothly; This reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Also, staying away from exercise, even if for a short period, will result in the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, which makes you more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and early death.

  • Sleep better
  • If you suffer from anxiety and lack of sleep, you should exercise regardless of its type and at a regular time, because exercising regularly makes you enjoy relaxation and sleep better, and it also enhances the feeling of activity during the day, exercise at a time before bed because it gives activity and vitality So that you can't sleep after that.

  • Exercising helps improve your sex life
  • Exercising regularly improves your energy level, your confidence about your physical appearance, it also promotes not being bored and getting fit to enjoy sex, but there is more than that. And men who exercise in general are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction.

  • Exercising improves skin health
  • When exercising regularly and without regard to its type, it works to raise the rate of blood flow, and raise the percentage of the body's production of natural antioxidants; Which in turn protects the skin cells from the signs of aging.

  • Exercising improves bone and muscle health
  • Physical exercise builds muscle; Through its ability to stimulate the secretion of hormones that make muscles absorb amino acids, it also helps in childhood to increase bone density, and protect against osteoporosis in later life stages.

  • Mood improvement
  • Exercising regularly helps reduce anxiety and depression, and exercise stimulates many chemicals in the brain that make you happier.

    When you exercise regularly, you will feel better about yourself, which will make you more confident and improve your self-esteem.

  • Physical exercising gives you energy
  • After walking a long distance, doing certain work or shopping, you may feel "tired", but physical exercise works to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues and helps the heart system work more effectively. Where the health of your heart and lungs is better, you have more energy to perform daily chores.


Standards for physical exercise

The recommendations of the World Health Organization regarding the standards for exercise are as follows:

Children and young adults “teenagers”, aged 5 to 17 years
  • You must exercise daily for at least 60 minutes, and this period ranges between intensity and moderation
  • If you want to exercise for more than 60 minutes, you must provide yourself with additional health benefits
  • It is also necessary to do exercises to strengthen muscles and bones at least three times a week

Adults between the ages of 18 and 64 years
  • You should do moderate exercise throughout the week for a period of not less than 150 minutes, and you can also do vigorous exercise throughout the week for a period of not less than 75 minutes, and it can be a combination of moderate and moderate exercise
  • And when you exercise for 300 minutes a week, here you must get additional health benefits
  • And when you exercise to strengthen the muscles, where you target the main group of muscles, it is two or more days of the week

Age of majority for those aged 65 years and over
  • You should do moderate exercise throughout the week for a period of not less than 150 minutes, and you can also do vigorous exercise throughout the week for a period of not less than 75 minutes, and it can be a combination of moderate and moderate exercise
  • And when you exercise for 300 minutes a week, here you must get additional health benefits
  • When you suffer from poor movement ability, you should do exercises that work on your balance and keep you away from falling, and that are appropriate with your ability and health, and the time is three or more times during the week

By exercising regularly, oxygen is delivered to tissues in various parts of the body, and this helps to enhance the activity of the circulatory system, and thus the health of the heart and lungs will improve, and thus the body's energy rate will increase significantly. Exercising helps prevent many health problems, enhances the body's immune system, and increases body and muscle flexibility.

Topics linked


  1.   Men's health