But watching football is really good for your health, scientists have confirmed this.
Watching football has a positive impact on the cardiovascular system |
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Researchers have shown that watching football has a positive impact on the cardiovascular system - equivalent to a moderate cardiovascular exercise, such as a 90-minute brisk walk, according to Pharmanews.
A study conducted in 2019 in collaboration with the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Leeds (UK) showed that football is actually very good for health.
Ultimately, supporting a team at a football match provides the benefits of moderate cardiovascular exercise and, depending on the outcome of the match, can either boost or lower mood, said Dr Andrea Utley, a sports scientist who led the study.
Heart rate increased by 27% after the "home team" scored a goal |
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Create “positive stress”
Researchers followed Leeds United fans across three key matches. The study participants were Leeds United supporters, aged between 20 and 62.
Researchers analyzed the participants' heart rates before the match, at halftime, and after the match ended.
The results found that fans' heart rates increased significantly during the match.
On average, participants' heart rates increased by 17% while watching the game, according to Pharmanews.
Additionally, when a goal is scored, heart rate increases by an average of 24%.
Heart rate increased most significantly near scoring opportunities, with heart rate increasing by 27% after a home goal and by 22% after an away goal.
And the more important the match, the bigger the reaction.
There is “positive stress” and there is “negative stress,” and there is a level of arousal that is actually good for the body and there is a level of arousal that is out of whack, says Dr. Utley.
Although people think that watching football will cause stress levels to go beyond limits, it does not. It keeps the stimulation level at a good level.
This is called “positive stress” and is a cardiovascular workout similar to a brisk 90-minute walk. That means watching football is actually good for your health, according to Pharmanews.
Research also revealed that watching the “home team” win can significantly lower blood pressure — reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke — as well as boost mental health, according to CNN .
The results also showed that winning boosted fans' moods for 24 hours after the match ended.
When the “home team” wins, fans feel great and the euphoria lasts all day. However, if the “home team” loses, it can have the opposite effect.
Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, Professor of Health Policy and Management, at the New York University School of Public Health (USA), said watching football can bring enjoyment and relaxation.
Health experts also say that watching sports, especially football, helps viewers exercise their minds significantly, helping to keep their brains healthy and sharp. Watching football can also help viewers build confidence and become smarter.
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