Gabriela Gottau 18 March 2011 | 14: 43 To vote this post connect with Facebook Connect
Having a partner is key when you feel motivated to engage in physical activity, especially in some age groups, but if that partner is a dog, the differences do not exist, because having a dog helps to be more active physically regardless of sexthe age and characteristics of the person.
Already several studies found the physical and mental benefits of having a pet, but now known specifically for dog owners are more active because they perform more walks on a regular basis, in fact, most of the people who have a dog as a pet meet physical activityrecommendations.
When only one third of those who do not have animals as a mascot meet the 30 minutes of daily exercise recommended at least 5 days per week, which have a dog, about half it is.
On the other hand, people who walk their dog not only levels of moderate and intense physical activity than others, but they are more likely to do sports or participate in active duties in their spare time.
In addition, it was that many people have a desire to have a dog to do more exercise and when the desire becomes reality, dog allowed increase his average weekly walk in 40 minutes, which has an impact on its course in its health and regular physical activity.
Although having a dog is no guarantee of moving more, many times please our mascot and be accompanied by while we walk, the dog is of great help to be in formof a fun, because we can not only walk beside her but alsoplay with it jumping, running or throwing objects.
In short, if you are a dog owner, you do not neglect your pet and takes dedication to it to improve your level of physical activity and have a positive impact on your health.
Just walk a little more each day to walk a dog can greatly increase physical activity and thus affect the body positive.
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