- The WHO recommends at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week for adults.
- Regular exercise can prevent and help manage heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more.
- According to the ISSSTE, 55% of Mexican adults with diabetes have erectile dysfunction.
One of the top pieces of advice that doctors convey to their patients is the importance of physical activity. With something so simple, the risk of developing a large number of diseases and conditions is reduced. Although not everything is favorable because there is also a downside as some sports can cause erectile dysfunction.
Health benefits of constant physical activity
First of all, it is necessary to talk about the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on physical activity and sedentary habits. Especially in recent years, it has emphasized combating the sedentary lifestyle that was adopted from the start of the pandemic. Staying locked up to avoid contagion caused a general weight gain among the global population.
With this in mind, the highest health authority mentions that the Physical activity is good for your heart, body, and mind. Regular exercise can prevent and help manage heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer, which cause nearly three quarters of deaths worldwide.
Similarly, the benefits of sport not only translate into physical health but also mental. These types of activities reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. They are also useful for improving concentration, learning and general well-being.
The guide also mentions that any amount of physical activity is better than none. To improve the condition and personal well-being, the WHO recommends at least between 150 and 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week in the case of adults. While for the child population the ideal is an average of 60 minutes of daily moderate aerobic physical activity.
On the other hand, there are also people who focus on sports professionally. It is their job and that is why they dedicate several hours a day to its preparation. They also participate in national and international competitions to demonstrate their skills.
Professional sports that can be dangerous
Although everything mentioned is positive, there is also an adverse detail that must be taken into account. According to Dr. Victor Manuel Encina Delgado, who specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, there are some sports that increase the risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
Through a video he mentions that the main ones are the mountain biking, horseback riding and rodeo. What they have in common is that they are risk factors for Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome.
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Remaining for long periods of time sitting on a bicycle or on top of a horse, in addition to the constant movement, generates numbness and direct damage to the pudendal nerve. This is the one found in the pelvic region and collects a large part of the sensitivity of this area and the organs housed there: the bladder, the vagina, part of the rectum and the external genital organs.
In the case of men, it can cause erectile dysfunction. Although the most important thing to make clear is that it is not a general rule. It does not mean that all athletes in these branches will have problems procreating, although there is a risk to their health.
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