At a time, when the roar of the FIFA (Federation of International Football Association) World Cup, 2014, can be heard loud and clear — At a time, when the fragrance of a spectacular sports event of the world pervades the air; it would indeed be significant to know that the game of ‘Football’ is much more than a game.
Swami Vivekananda when said, “You will be nearer to heaven playing football than studying the Bhagvad Gita,” he meant “First of all our young men must be strong. Religion will come afterwards.” He said, “Be strong, my young friends; that is my advice to you.”
Nevertheless, transcending the borders of fun and joy, playing the game of strength, stamina and energy-Football, has innumerable health benefits.
Moreover, Football or Soccer, as it is commonly known worldwide, is such a game which can involve all age groups. And it has some or the other benefits for both a school going kid and a retired old man either. The game makes you take all sorts of different exercises.
Health Benefits of Playing Football
Football is a game which make the players run and sprint. The game which is loved worldwide, make active use of your legs, head and the chest.
And the best part is that it does not allow you to rest until the game finishes.
While playing Football, a player undergoes many sorts of physical activity, which results in various significant health benefits.
Keeps Check on High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure is a silent killer. Long before, someone figures out the symptoms, the harm has already been done. The researchers say that by playing Soccer, one can significantly reduce the High Blood Pressure.
Hypertension is a grave health problem which, if not checked, can effect your Arteries and Heart either.
Keeps Check on Cholesterol
High Cholesterol can end up causing a various Heart Disease. 20 per cent of the Cholesterol intake comes from our diet and rest 80 per cent of Cholesterol is produced by our liver.
And while playing Football, one loses extra Cholesterol in the body, which is good and essential to avoid various heart diseases.
Keeps Check on Obesity
The vigorous workout while playing football makes active use of your legs, head and torso. Moreover, when you run and sprint to hit the ball for a goal, you burn a lot of calorie and you also burn your fats significantly.
Keeps Check on Proper Functioning of Heart
The player while playing Football runs, both fast and slow, and sprints. In the process, his heart pumps, which results in healthy flow and proper circulation of blood.
The exercise taken during the game avoids various heart related diseases.
Keeps a Check on Functioning of Muscles
Researchers at University of Copenhagen found that playing Football enhances the muscle functioning and enhances the Oxygen intake in the body.
The extensive physical activities taken while playing Football makes the entire muscles work and that adds strength to the body and the muscles.
The FIFA World Cup, an international men’s football tournament, which is scheduled to be played from June 12, 2014 to July 13, 2014, is a message to the youths worldwide, rather being limited to the boundaries on merely a game.
