All our articles on physical activity

Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are gaining ground, particularly in women who neglect to make time to care for themselves.
Yet, moving regularly is the best medicine.

Physical activity is even more important during menopause

You need to : - Practice endurance exercises that prevent cardiovascular risk (lower blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of developing diabetes, risk of weight gain). Fat gain is different from menopause onwards: it is more concentrated in the abdominal area and is extremely inflammatory. It produces [...]

Sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity: immobility rhymes with mortality

"Sitting is the new smoking": the indifference to physical inactivity in France is reminiscent of the indifference to smoking 40 years ago! And this is even truer for women. And yet, a recent study by the American College of Cardiology reveals that women need to exercise less than men to feel the [...]

Why is 30 minutes of physical activity a day vital for your health?

The fight against sedentary lifestyles among children remains a top priority. And on a daily basis: if you don't move for 48 hours, you lose the benefits of the movements you've produced, reminds François Carré. He concludes: "The hardest part of getting moving is putting on your shoes [...]

95% of French people are insufficiently physically active

According to a study by the Anses (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail) published today, the risks are increased when lack of physical activity and excessive sedentariness are combined. Women are more exposed: 70% of them are below [...]

Sitting is the new smoking !

Awareness is much needed! And yet there's nothing simpler than walking to get moving. This infographic lists the benefits of taking a 30-minute walk every day, preferably at a steady pace. And don't forget to get up and take a few steps, ideally every hour, or at worst every two hours if [...]

How Cardiac Rehab Helps Women Heal Faster

In this article, Women’s Cardiovascular Healthcare Foundation highlights how important and necessary it is for women to go through cardiac rehabilitation when they’ve had a cardiovascular event or are at high risk of having one. Dr. Natalia Kpogbemabou, cardiologist and rehabilitation physician [...]

Why You Should Give Yourself Time to Move!

Only a little over half of women in France (53%) get the WHO’s recommended level of physical activity, which is at least two and a half hours per week of moderately intense activity or one hour and fifteen minutes of intense activity, according to a study published June 9, 2020 in the Santé [...]

Why Staying Active is the Best Medicine for Your Heart

These days, we know how important it is to be physically active to stay healthy as long as possible and prevent cardiovascular disease. Experts are unanimous that exercise is the best medicine and has many beneficial effects: it reduces pain, strengthens the immune system, prevents depression, [...]