This my entry for competition 
Health Competition-Best Exercise in Nature
Good morning steemian friends all, hope you guys are fine.
This morning, I just want to explain to you all about some of the benefits of playing soccer as a sport that is good for men.
Football is one of the most popular sports games and has always been the attention of many people. This year's European Cup moments seemed to further spoil the lovers of the ball, because they can see their favorite team action directly from the screen.
In addition to interesting to watch, many people who also prefer to engage directly play in this sport. Some research shows, playing football can build confidence for children and improve fitness. Here are 5 physical health benefits you can get from playing soccer, which can also improve your quality of life:
- Cardiovascular fitness
Running and chasing the ball during 90 minutes of playing not only improves cardiovascular fitness but also increases the metabolic characteristics of your muscles and aerobic fitness. Research scientists at the University of Copenhagen try to see the level of VO2max, or maximal oxygen uptake, by providing a treadmill test for football players and checking the expired air for oxygen and carbon dioxide content.
In his study, Jens Bangsbo and colleagues invited female volunteers who never played football who were subsequently recruited to try soccer twice a week for an hour. The findings indicate a significant improvement in maximal oxygen uptake, increased run speed, and endurance. His findings were published in "Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports".
- Build muscle
Playing football can significantly help build muscle and strengthen the muscles of the legs, thighs, abdomen, and chest. When you try to build muscle by playing soccer, you will experience other benefits such as increased endurance, which means that you will not easily be lethargic or tired. Building and building muscle is a great way to improve overall health and can also help improve athletic performance. With stronger muscles, this will also help reduce the risk of injury.
- Strength
Playing football regularly, will build strength on the feet, especially the quads and hamstrings. Movements such as kicking, jumping, running back and running around the field will benefit your feet and upper body. A 2010 study published in the "Skandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports," led by Peter Krustup indicated an increase in muscle strength in women playing recreational football for 16 months. The women also showed better balance and better bone density.
- Lively and Flexible
To be able to play football one is required to move quickly in a certain direction, for example, moving laterally and vertically, and running forward or backward. The fast movement needed in football will help the athlete become more flexible. The legs, chest, and arms will all become more flexible because of the constant shifts made while playing, which also pushes the muscles stronger. Increased flexibility will also help reduce the risk of injury, because the body will be trained to move continuously in high intensity.
- Control weight
Those who love to play soccer tend not to have a fat body, because this type of exercise can help them lose large amounts of fat in the body. Football is a form of aerobic exercise, and can help burn many calories and fat, which means that a possibility can maintain its weight. When an athlete is playing soccer, it means he is jogging, running, and running for a long period of time, which is a way to get aerobic exercise.
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