The Case Against Exercise Essay

As the saying goes “health is wealth”, a good health is as primary a need in human life as food, clothing, and shelter. Exercise plays a key role in achieving a good health. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, exercise can be defined as the “physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier”. Scott Roeben, a humorist and creator of the award-winning humor Web site, Dribbleglass.com.Scott, in his article “The Case Against Exercise” states that the claim that exercise is a good and positive thing is a ludicrous claim and is the most destructive rumor among the rumors spread upon the humankind. He believes that exercise causes human suffering rather than promoting better health and a longer life and that the hazards

To support his claim, he references to a quote from a source which he doesn’t recall. His argument and his supporting claims are weak as he does not even recall a quote he references to. In my opinion, if we prefer sedentary lifestyle and not use our bones and muscles, our life will be meaningless and equivalent to a statue or a scarecrow or a mannequin. The article by Mayo Clinic staffs titled “Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity” proposes seven benefits of motion and activity including but not limited to controlling weight, boosting energy, combating diseases, promoting better sleep, and so

He wants us to avoid exercising at all cost if we value our IQ. However, I did some research to figure out where his quotes came from and just as before, he references to the websites such as http://www.anvari.org/shortjoke, and http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/sports/sports_quotes.htm etc. which are intended to entertain public by making fun of athletes, celebrities, actors, and actresses. An article posted in the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) titled “Future- Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ?” states that exercise releases certain neurotransmitters and growth hormones that enhance the overall health of a brain. It also boosts the blood and oxygen supply to the brain which provides it the energy to think and thus contributes to better concentration and memory. The article also illustrates a study done in German which found that older people enjoying mild exercises were half as likely to suffer from cognitive impairment as they age and scored better on attention and memory tests. Also, children walking to school concentrated better and got better test result than those given lifts in the