31/05/2021
As its World Anti To***co day today, we thought share with you some fitness benefits to quitting smoking that exceed the obvious health benefits.
Smoking decreases oxygen in the body and reduces endurance
Every puff of smoke inhaled causes the airways to constrict. Over time, the narrowing of airways causes irreversible lung damage
Smoking increases blood pressure and your heart rate
Smokers suffer from shortness of breath three times as often as non-smokers
Smokers have less muscular strength and flexibility
Smoking affects bones and joints and increases risk of developing hip fractures, osteoporosis and lower back pain
Smokers take longer to heal from injuries than non-smokers.
To***co smoke deprives your skin of nutrients and oxygen, and further destroys your body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin.
This causes deep wrinkles and damaged skin. Smoking further causes the skin to take on a purple, red, or orange hue or tone. It further causes premature graying of the hair, or hair loss, in both men and women.
If that is enough to put you off smoking, don't despair,
Some smoking effects can be reversed by simply stopping.
Smokers who quit (even after 60yrs old) have better lung function than smokers who continue to smoke. People who already exercise are less likely to smoke?
Taking part in any physical activity helps and motivates smokers to quit.
Quitting isn't easy, so, get yourself down to the gym tonight and start taking small steps to making a change for the better.
