Monark energy 736, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR EXERCISE
The human body is built for action – not for the rest. Once upon a time this was a necessity: the
struggle for survival demanded good physical condition. But optimal function can only be achieved by
regularly exposing the heart, circulation, muscles, tendons, skeleton and nervous system to some
loading, i.e. training.
In the old days the body got its exercise both in work and at leisure. In our modern society, however,
machines have taken over an ever increasing share of the tasks, which were formerly accomplished
with muscular power alone. Our life has at an accelerated tempo been dominated by sitting, riding and
lying. Thus, the natural and vital stimulation that tissues and internal organs receive through physical
exercise has largely disappeared. Certain tissues such as muscles, bone and blood and also a number of
bodily functions can adapt to inactivity – and to stress. Studies have proved that if you use 30 minutes
for exercise like brisk walking, running, bicycling, swimming or skiing 2-3 times a week, your
condition has been improved by some 15 per cent after a few months. The efficiency of the heart
muscle will increase and joints and muscles grow in strength. The capillary density increases in the
trained muscle and their enzymatic activities are enhanced. The body adapts to the new demands. The
perceived exertion at a given rate of exercise becomes reduced.
With increased physical activity fatness is counteracted, the appetite functions “safer“, you can eat
more without risk for overweight and thereby the risk of lack of important essential food nutrients dec-
reases. For many individuals the effect of habitual physical activity also improves the wellbeing and it
is a good feeling to have a potential to cope with straining situations.
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