Physiologist denied the development of intestinal cancer due to running

Risk factors for physical activity are chronic diseases, primarily of the cardiovascular system and musculoskeletal system, as well as excessive physical exertion. Associate Professor of the Department of Fundamental Medical Disciplines of the State University of Education, physiologist Tatiana Krymtseva told Izvestia about this on June 4.

"Long-term running and marathon running are not directly related to bowel cancer. Moreover, there are numerous studies that have proven the opposite — running reduces the risk of cancer," she said.

According to the physiologist, overtraining or very intense physical activity can cause stress in the body, and these are damaging factors that underlie the disease. The load should be alternated with rest periods. And in the presence of chronic diseases, increase it gradually, following the recommendations of a doctor and a trainer.

"In other words, the load should correspond to the state of health and age. You can focus, for example, on the pulse. The maximum heart rate of a healthy person is calculated using the formula: 220 minus age. The pulse rate during brisk walking should not exceed 60-70% of the maximum, and during running it should be no more than 70-80% of the maximum values," Krymtseva explained.

That is, if a person in his 20s has a heart rate of 160 while running, then for someone who is already 50— it is not. His pulse rate during jogging should not exceed 130 beats per minute, the expert specified.

In addition, overweight people and those with problems with leg joints, heart, blood vessels, or hypertension should start by swimming, not running. According to the expert, in a horizontal position, it is easier for the heart to pump blood, and the constant movement of the limbs does not allow the blood to stagnate. Swimming allows you to simultaneously work out your arms, shoulders, abs, back and legs, while reducing the load on the spine and joints.

The physiologist warned: if you feel worse after a workout, and it's harder to recover, then you need to consult a doctor. The first signs of poor recovery, the expert noted, are a rapid pulse even at rest (tachycardia), which is characteristic of overload. Muscle spasms (cramps) should also be alerted — they occur suddenly, often at night. Anxiety disorders are also considered a bad sign — a feeling of anger and irritability accumulates.

"Insomnia — especially if it happens on training days, when you work "without sparing your stomach," the cortisol level simply does not have time to drop, preventing you from falling asleep. Also, sometimes when overtraining, the temperature may rise," Krymtseva concluded.

Earlier, on May 4, expert Olga Shuppo gave advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to her, systematic physical activity in the fresh air is another important component of a healthy lifestyle. You need to spend at least one hour a day in motion.