COVID AND OBESITY: IT'S TIME TO GET ACTIVE WITH GYMPRO!
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges around the world. Aside from the health risks of the coronavirus, the food we eat, the way we work, and our physical activity have changed and impacted in ways barely imaginable a year ago.
But with that said, we cannot run away from the fact that it is our responsibility to both ourselves and our family to maintain the healthiest lifestyle possible. We cannot exacerbate the problems we face. We have to come together, help each other, and find the motivation to get up and move.
Hard-to-digest facts first.
Over 60% of the UK population is overweight or obese. This percentage increases year after year!
More than 35% of children ages 10-11 are overweight or obese. This percentage increases year after year!
Stored fat leads to high levels of inflammation, which can reduce the effectiveness of the immune system, and it is possible that fat stored around the middle of the body can make the lungs less efficient against a viral infection. Evidence on the link between COVID-19 and obesity is mounting rapidly, and research in the UK suggests that people with obesity are three times more likely to need intensive care after the development of COVID-19.
There is no doubt that the lockdown and restrictions have compounded the problem, but if we don't get the message soon and start making small changes in our lives, then we can all see the damage this is causing and will continue to cause for the near future. . future. This will greatly lower the mortality rate and stress on NHs compared to COVID.
Now the good news. Here at GymPro we want to make it as easy as possible to make a few small changes. We want to help motivate you to make the right decisions every day. We all know how easy it is to shop, make healthy choices, and then cook as a family and enjoy a healthy meal. The problem is that it is just as easy and sometimes even easier to drive or to have delivered fast food and unhealthy meals. And this is the dilemma that we all face every day. It's this Slight Edge decision making that means the difference between the stats we see above and living a long, healthy life together.
Our community page is packed with healthy blogging hacks, along with our fitness tips and events starting next year. We also have free access to our ambassadors who are always free to contact and who can help guide you and give you any advice you may need. Whether it's diet and nutrition, movement or injury prevention, or complete exercise routines and 1-1 packs, we've got you covered.
Below are links to our ambassadors who are always available to contact directly about any issues or help you need to start your fitness journey.
Change your life with what Gym Pro Apparel offers for you and your health.