15 Minutes Movement Increases Lung Function, Doctor Invites Young People To Participate In Dance Competition

Dance illustration (Doc. Ist)

JAKARTA - The times have indeed changed. If the 90s generation often FOMO music shows, Generation Z now does not want to miss the mass sports event, from running cities to running across the country. This phenomenon can be seen from the ticket to the running competition which is selling well, sold out as fast as the K-Pop concert ticket, even though the price is not cheap.

But, does this mean that young people regularly exercise and consistently practice every day? Unfortunately, reality is not as beautiful as Instagram's feed.

Data from the 2024 GoodStats survey of 200 respondents aged 1830 years shows that only 1% exercise every day. As many as 37.1% exercise once a week, and the rest are rarer, or not even at all. This Gap may happen because of busy routines and fast habits that are familiar among young people.

Seeing this rapid and minimal trend of life, doctors as well as health content creators at the OHC Medika Clinic, dr. Stellon Salim, MKK, AIFO-K, reminded the importance of light physical activity that is carried out consistently especially to maintain the function of the lungs. One of the activities he recommends is easy and fun: dancing for 15 minutes every day.

"Paru-parua is like a muscle. If it is rarely used, its function can decrease. In fact, lungs play an important role in supplying oxygen throughout the body," explained dr. Stellon in its latest upload on social media. Activities such as light dance 15 minutes a day can train lung capacity, improve oxygen circulation, and prevent mild symptoms such as cough or fatigue quickly. The key is not high intensity, but consistency. 15 minutes is enough to have a real impact," he added.

This message is part of the 15 Minutes 15 Movement' movement carried by Komix Herbal through PORTEK Dance Fest #DanceOnCoughOff, a national dance competition that combines the spirit of healthy living with creative expressions of young people.

Andry Mahyudi, Head of Brand of PT Bintang Toedjoe, said that this campaign targets the mager generation with a pleasant approach. "We want to invite people to start from small steps, which can be done by anyone. Dance 15 minutes is simple, fun, and has proven to have a positive impact on respiratory health," he said.

Open competitions for participants aged 15 years and over. After registration is closed, 25 of the best participants will be selected to appear in five semifinal cities: Tangerang, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Medan. The finalists will receive training from professional mentors, then appear in the Grand Final which is judged by the jury, the Comix Herbal team, and public voting. The main prizes? Vacations to South Korea, including dance exercises at well-known studios, visits to the K-Pop agency, to exclusive sessions with well-known Korean dancers, the Deukie of Kwon Twins. In addition, the total cash prize of Rp100 million is also ready to be distributed.

Keeping your lungs healthy doesn't have to be complicated. 15 minutes a day, accompanied by a favorite song, could be the beginning of a big change. Through the POTEK Dance Fest, Herbal Comix not only wants to build an active lifestyle, but also conveys a health message through space close to young people, social media, pop culture, and the creative community," concluded Andry Mahyudi.