I was reading one of the health/fitness blog that I follow and came across this study on the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s website.
I’m not good at judging the structure of studies like this, but I read through this one and — from a non-researcher point of view — it seems well done. The aim was to study the effects an exercise routine had on the musculoskeletal discomfort and mental/physical fatigue of airline call center employees.
The results showed that appropriately designed and supervised exercise programs may be more efficient than rest breaks in decreasing discomfort and fatigue levels in call-center operators.
Musculoskeletal discomfort decreased in both groups, and in the experimental group significant differences in the level of mental fatigue, especially in questions related to memory were found.
Two thoughts came to mind upon reading this
- People move around and they feel better and smarter? Duh?!
- The study results fall inline with my theory that the level of activity I keep is what helps preserve my lack of major Lyme-related joint issues.
I also know a woman who currently suffers from fibromyalgia (but who also “had” Lyme twice several years ago) and she says that staying active and playing tennis really cuts down on her joint and muscle pains.
Again, just more reasons to stay active and keep moving!
