Exercise is preventative medicine

Here at The Smart Fit Method, we firmly believe exercise is preventative medicine. No other single health protocol or modality can net you this wide range of benefits, which includes:

Improves cardiovascular health

Enhances muscle strength and endurance

Boosts mental health and mood

Aids in weight management

Increases energy levels

Improves sleep quality

Supports immune function

Enhances flexibility and balance

Promotes better cognitive function

Reduces risk of chronic diseases

Increases longevity

Encourages social interaction

Boosts self-esteem and confidence

No other single health protocol or modality can improve the symptoms of these health conditions:

Heart disease

High blood pressure

Type 2 diabetes

Obesity

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Depression and anxiety

Chronic pain

Arthritis

Asthma

Metabolic syndrome

Sleep apnea

Certain types of cancer (e.g., breast, colon)

Stroke recovery

If a pharma company invented a pill that you could take every day that would help you lose fat, improve sleep, support immunity, improve brain function, reduce heart disease risk, reduce obesity risk, and improve the symptoms of asthma, metabolic syndrome and more, it would change the world. The inventors of this pill would be billionaires.

So, why isn’t every personal trainer driving around in a Rolls Royce?

In our current society, your insurance coverage will only pay if something is wrong with you, so the big pharma companies and doctors offices worldwide aren’t concerned with preventing disease in their patients. They’re focused on treating it after it’s already a problem, so they call bill the insurance companies for it.

You can break yourself out of the Medical Industrial Complex by engaging in exercise and strength training. You can improve your own situation through natural modalities and protocols today, and it won’t need to be covered by your insurance plan. Let’s spend some time today discussing how exercise prevents disease.

How does exercise prevent disease?

1. Heart Health

Stronger Heart: Getting your heart pumping with cardio makes it work better and can lower your risk of heart disease.

Keeps Blood Pressure in Check: Regular exercise helps keep your blood pressure at healthy levels.

Better Cholesterol: Exercise can raise your good cholesterol and lower the bad, helping keep your arteries clear.

2. Weight Control

Burns Calories: Moving your body helps you burn off those extra calories, which is key for weight management.

Reduces Belly Fat: Staying active helps reduce that stubborn belly fat, linked to various health issues.

3. Metabolism Boost

Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Exercise helps your body use insulin better, lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Stabilizes Blood Sugar: Staying active keeps your blood sugar levels steady, which is super important for preventing diabetes.

4. Bone and Muscle Strength

Stronger Bones: Weight-bearing exercises can increase bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Preserves Muscle Mass: Lifting weights or doing resistance training helps keep your muscles strong as you age.

5. Mental Well-being

Boosts Mood: Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in your brain, which can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

Sharpens Your Mind: Regular physical activity can improve memory and focus, and may even help protect against dementia.

6. Immune Support

Strengthens Immunity: Moderate exercise can give your immune system a boost, making you less likely to get sick.

Reduces Inflammation: Staying active helps lower chronic inflammation, which is linked to many diseases.

7. Hormone Balance

Regulates Hormones: Exercise helps balance hormones that affect mood and stress, keeping you feeling good.

8. Chronic Disease Prevention

Lowers Cancer Risk: Regular activity is linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, like breast and colon cancer.

Cuts Stroke Risk: Staying active improves blood flow and circulation, reducing the chances of having a stroke.

9. Social Connections

Meets New People: Group workouts and sports can help you connect with others, which is great for your mental health.

10. Stress Relief

Helps You Chill: Exercise is a great way to blow off steam and manage stress, keeping those stress-related health issues at bay.

The benefits of strength training

One of the primary modalities for improving your health through exercise is through strength training. We cover this extensively in our article on strength training, but here’s a brief summary on the benefits of strength training.

Strength training builds muscle mass and strength, enhancing functional fitness. By boosting metabolism, it helps with weight management and improves bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis, enhancing joint stability, and lowering injury risk. It also promotes better posture and improves athletic performance by increasing power, speed, and balance.

Overall, incorporating strength training into your routine leads to a stronger, healthier body and a better quality of life. It is one of the single most impactful things you can do for your physical health, but there’s another preventative medicine exercise juggernaut waiting for you to take a spin.

The benefits of aerobic base training

Aerobic base training is the other biggie in the world of exercising to improve health. Aerobic base training is defined as heart rate “Zone 2” which we discuss in great detail in this article. Here’s a brief summary of the benefit of light, aerobic base exercise.

Aerobic base training improves aerobic capacity and endurance through moderate, steady state effort. In Zone 2, fat is your fuel source which helps with weight management and metabolic health. It also improves insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

We like to refer to Zone 2 training as helping your body “clean out the attic”. Your body is a hoarder, and it stores all sorts of nutrients for later when you likely don’t need it. This phenomenon leads to weight gain, high cholesterol, and other health complications. Zone 2 training is your way of making space and improving your health.

Invest in your physical retirement fund

At The Smart Fit Method, we’re all about investing in your physical retirement fund. Our clients have almost always heard of investing in their financial retirement, and may have already taken steps to ensure they will be financially supported in old age. However, if you haven’t made any deposits in your physical bank account, how will you be able to enjoy your laters years?

Join us today by booking a free session, and we’ll show you how simple it actually is to put this advice into practice. In 20 minute sessions that won’t leave you sore and sweaty, you can take action and ensure you’ll be living a full life well into your retirement.