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“No, there is no fixed time for exercise”
Dr. Satish Bajaj
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Dr. Satish Bajaj |
The main reason behind people exercising is to burn calories. But if you watch your food and lower your calorie intake, is exercise still necessary?
The first reason to exercise is to burn calories. The next reason is to increase movement of the body. It will make the rhythm of masculo-skeletal system fit. And it will also help in proper blood circulation. Walking is a very good exercise as it involves the movement of the whole body, swimming is better than walking and cycling is better than swimming.
In the context of Kathmandu ’s polluted environment, which option is better - to exercise outside in the dust or to do it indoors?
To be practical, pollution generally starts around the office hour. So, before 8:00 am we can go out and exercise and walk along the roadside. Or, if you are in a garden, you are in pollution-free environment and in fresh air. Otherwise, you can go to a club or a gym if you have some hours to spend.
Is there any appropriate time for exercise?
No, there is not such fixed time for exercise. You can do it anytime which suits you.
What about Yoga?
Yoga is not new. It has been in practice since centuries, has a scientific base and is very good. But today what many swamis and babas are doing is exploiting people on the basis of this age old system and that is wrong. They claim to have a yogic cure for everything from kidney malfunction to gall stones. These are false claims and I don’t believe in them. It has no scientific base. There are many cases where the situation has become worse due to improper practice of yoga.
What other things must one be aware about exercise?
Another most important part of exercise is psychological therapy which will de-stress you. Apart from exercise, there are other ways as well for relaxation. Music therapy is gaining popularity nowadays. It is a new art and is very popular in Europe and America . There are people with expertise in music therapy.
Are there any strict rules regarding body posture and positioning while you are sleeping or staying in office?
Yes, there are. The height of the chair, table should be designed to match the body height and weight. That way you can be free from long term problems caused by wrong posture. For sleeping, flat (hard) bed with a low pillow (3-4") is suitable.
What could be the balanced diet? How much calorie, what to eat, what not to eat, whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian?
What we say, medically, is that the amount of calorie is determined by the need of the body, i.e. your body size, your daily activities and your underlying condition. Normal diet must include breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you have a bit of education about diet and if you have one sitting with the dietician lot of your confusion will be removed. It doesn’t matter if you are vegetarian or non-vegetarian. If you are vegetarian you can compensate protein deficit by increasing the consumption of beans, grams, soy etc. It is good to have honey in you diet. It has been used as an important ingredient in Ayurvedic medicines for ages. It is good for your digestion.
How long should be the gap between having dinner and sleeping or having sex?
There must be two or three hour’s gap between dinner and the time you go to bed. In both cases - digestion and sex - there should be this gap. The only thing about sex is that you must plan it. Sex is not for the sake of sex only; you and your partner must enjoy it. It depends upon the time and mood of both the partners.
What should be the frequency of sex?
There is no hard and fast rule regarding the proper frequency of sex. There are people who have it once a week and they are happy and there are people who have it 14 times a week and still they are unhappy. Sex is a way of fulfilling desire – both mental and physical.
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