Exercise Side Effects vs Drug Side Effects
The American College of Sports Medicine just emailed us an article published in the NY Times called Exercise vs Drugs to Treat High Blood Pressure and Reduce Fat. In two new studies it was shown that exercise can lower blood pressure and reduce visceral body fat at least as effectively as many common prescription drugs.
This is not new news to us as we’ve witnessed veritable miracles over the many years we have worked in the fitness industry but it’s still pretty amazing because the drugs used to lower blood pressure can have these side effects:
- Cough
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Erection problems
- Feeling nervous
- Feeling tired, weak, drowsy, or a lack of energy
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Skin rash
Whereas exercise side effects include:
- Feeling happier and more relaxed
- Aleviates anxiety
- Greater confidence and self-esteem
- Boosts brainpower and sharpens memory
- Better sex drive
How to Get Exercise Side Effects
So with a bit of consistent effort (that gets easier and easier over time) and a custom-designed exercise program that fits with your physical needs and abilities, you could ditch the drugs (and their potential awful side effects), flatten your belly (visceral fat is fat around the organs of the abdomen and gives the appearance of a pot-belly) and lower your blood pressure while improving your overall enjoyment of life.
This sounds wildly simple and it really is, especially when you have the right help and get the right program for you. That’s what we specialize in so book in for a free consultation if you’re ready to experience the side effects of exercise.
