Instead Of Being Active, Study Shows That Exercise Can Make Someone Lazier

Exercise is a great way not only for keeping the body in shape but also, to become healthy. Some people do it at home while others do it at gyms. Meanwhile, there are also those who don't do it all.

While most people think that it is really essential for the body to move around in able to become healthier, youthful, and sharper, a new research suggests otherwise. Experts from the National Institutes of Health revealed that exercise may not be as helpful as what most people believe.

A study was conducted and it involves mice who have done various physical exertion during the day and it was found out that these mice are the laziest most of the time. This means that their entire physical activity have decreased, causing them to have lesser exercise than they did before.

Timothy O'Neal, a government obesity researcher, had led the study about understanding the reason why exercise seems to be inefficient for a huge population in the United States. The group stated that although exercise is vital for overall health, it "generally falls short on the goal of weight loss."

To further understand the concern, O'Neal and his team have put 15 mice in a room with running wheels inside. The introduction of the running wheels has caused an increase in the energy produced by the mice. But, the level of energy invested stayed the same despite the increase in wheel use. The study ended by concluding that the amount of wheel use did not increment the mice's "daily energy expenditure." (via DailyMail).

However, according to Men's Health, having a moderate workout can make a person a lot more active a few days after starting an exercise. So maybe, this is all about moderation and motivation. After all, it will provide a positive effect both in the health and body in the long run.