‘Not just muscles…’: Celebrity health coach recommends exercises our ‘organs seem to love’

Fernando listed out a bunch of exercises that target particular organs in the body:

• Firm chewing keeps the teeth strong and mineral-rich.
• Slow breathing and pranayama expand lung capacity.
• Meditation sharpens brain focus and clarity.
• Loud laughter helps the stomach digest better.
• Brisk walking boosts the liver’s detox power.
• Standing on tiptoes keeps the kidney’s circulation smooth.
• Strength training makes bones denser with every rep.
• Shifting your gaze to a distance relaxes and strengthens the eyes.
• Waist rotations keep the gut happy and active.
• Deep breathing keeps the heart strong and stress-free.

Yoga, especially Surya Namaskar, stretches and strengthens the body, improves digestion, supports liver and kidney function, and helps in better metabolism. (Source: Freepik)

Movement and organ health

Dr Pooja Pillai, Consultant – Internal Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, agreed with Fernando’s claims, stating that regular exercise keeps not just the body but also the internal organs healthy and active. Highlighting the importance of movement and its impact on organ health, Dr Pillai shared how each kind of exercise can change how your body functions in the long run:

• Walking for 30 minutes every day improves heart and lung function, boosts blood circulation, and helps the digestive system function well.
• Deep breathing exercises strengthen the lungs, improve oxygen levels in the blood, and calm the mind, which benefits the brain and heart.
• Yoga, especially Surya Namaskar, stretches and strengthens the body, improves digestion, supports liver and kidney function, and helps in better metabolism.
• Gentle stretching keeps the body flexible, improves blood flow to organs, and supports the nervous system.
• Core exercises like the plank or bridge pose strengthen the abdomen, support digestion, and help internal organs stay in their proper place.
• Dancing or light aerobics increases oxygen flow, strengthens the heart and lungs, and helps reduce stress, which keeps all organs balanced and healthy.

Dr V V Satyanarayana E, consultant, joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon, Gleneagles Aware Hospital, L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad, added that exercises such as isometric neck and back extensions strengthen the neck and back muscles, which are essential for maintaining good posture and spinal health.

“Isometric exercises also improve muscular endurance and spinal stability. Push-ups, on the other hand, are a compound exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. They improve upper body strength, enhance muscular endurance, which eventually contributes to better spinal health, posture and balance,” he told indianexpress.com.

Doing these simple exercises daily helps the organs function smoothly, improves immunity, and keeps the body strong and active.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.