Exercise and Prostate Medical Health Advice
A diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables, plant protein (as opposed to animal protein), and omega 3s while limiting refined sugars, red meat, and processed foods is a good start to protecting your prostate health. But diet is only half the battle.
Exercise is a critical factor in maintaining good prostate health over time. According to research led by Dr. Stephen J. Freed land of the Duke University Prostate Center, men who exercised the equivalent of three to six hours of walking per week were less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Cardiovascular Exercise
Also referred to as “aerobic” exercise, cardiovascular exercise encompasses heart-pumping activities such as running, jogging, brisk walking, cycling, rowing, elliptical machines, step machines, jump rope, and fast-paced basketball. In addition to strengthening your heart and lungs, cardiovascular exercise fights inflammation and obesity (which has been closely linked to prostate health).
Strength Training
Strength Training comes in the form of power and Olympic lifting, but also in milder practices, such as yoga and mat Pilates. Whatever form of strength training you choose, be sure to target your leg muscles, including quads, glutes, calves, and hamstrings in order to tighten your pelvic muscles.
Kegel Exercises
Exercise is not only important for heart health and weight control, but also in preventing dangerous prostate conditions, which can lead to prostate cancer. So to all you men – our advice – if protecting your heart isn’t enough to get you to the gym, maybe the threat of erectile dysfunction is.Article Contributor: Jim Jackson
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