Benefits of Sports

Everybody can enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity, regardless of age, sex and body conditions.

Benefits of Playing Sports:

• Improves heart and lung function and improves blood circulation. Reduces the risk of developing diabetes, coronary heart diseases, high blood pressure or colon cancer;
• Strengthens muscles. Builds and maintains healthy bones and reduces the chance of osteoporosis;
• Increases the flexibility of the joints and slows down the aging process;
• Consumes excess body fat and keeps body weight under control; and
• Helps to relieve stress, enhance self-confidence, extend social circle and establish good inter-personal relationship.

Preparations:

To avoid soreness and injury, individuals who are inactive should aim low and start slow. This will allow time for the body to adjust.

People with chronic health problems such as heart disease and diabetes should consult a physician before beginning a new programme of physical activity.

Guidelines on playing Sports:

• Perform adequate warm up before exercise;
• Drink adequate water when you exercise;
• Do not do strenuous physical exercise when you are tired, or you will hurt your muscles or joints;
• Stop physical activity immediately when feeling sick; and
• Do not do exercise when you are suffering from acute illness.