Ten Reasons to Exercise Regularly
Why you should exercise and what benefits you can achieve
Support your overall health and wellness. Do something now that you'll thank yourself for later. Exercise is an investment that you make deposits now and collect the payout later!
We all know that exercise is important. However, there is more for your health than many people realise. By exercising regularly you’ll support several areas of your health and wellness that your future self will thank you for. If you’re having trouble convincing yourself to get up and move, here are 10 significant benefits of regular exercise. After reading this I can't see how you don't run out and start exercising!
1. Support Cognitive Function
Working out also supports your cognitive function. When performing physical activity, your heart rate increases which pumps more oxygen to your brain. By exercising regularly, you can support your brain health. Studies show that exercise is an effective way to combat depression, anxiety, and provide self-efficacy and a sense of accomplishment. Plus, it’s one of the greatest stress-busters around, with serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine flooding the body.
2. Improve Endurance
Aerobic exercise or any form of cardio can help improve your endurance. If you go for a walk or run consistently, you may notice that the more frequent you go, the easier it gets. Your body becomes accustomed to the type of exercise because you’re improving your endurance. Engaging in regular physical activity can increase your energy levels. This is true even in people with persistent fatigue and those suffering from serious illnesses. Exercise is the most efficient, affordable, enjoyable way to boost Endurance and Energy levels. The more you do, the fitter you get, the better you feel!
3. Enhance Quality of Sleep
If you have trouble sleeping, exercising regularly can help improve your quality of sleep. The more you work-out and tire out your body, the easier it will be for you to hit the hay. Exercisers generally find it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep, and therefore are better rested and able to take on life’s daily pressures. Regular physical activity, regardless of whether it is aerobic or a combination of aerobic and resistance training, can help you sleep better and feel more energized during the day. So if you’re looking for better sleep start with exercise!
4. Increase your Muscles and Strength
Exercise plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong muscles and bones. Physical activity like resistance excercise can stimulate muscle building when paired with adequate protein intake (so make sure you also focus on good nutrition). This is because exercise helps release hormones that promote the ability of your muscles to absorb amino acids. This helps them grow and reduces their breakdown. Incorporating weight-lifting or other resistance exercise into your workout routine can help improve your strength, which can be beneficial for everyday activities. As people age, they tend to lose muscle mass and function, which can lead to injuries and disabilities. Practicing regular physical activity is essential to reducing muscle loss and maintaining strength as you age (so your age is a reason to exercise not an excuse not too). Whether you lift heavy objects at work, need to carry your kids or grandkids, you’re always Better off Healthy…and strong! Get out and exercise!
5. Reduce Stress/Tension
Feeling stressed? Hit the gym! Many people use the gym as a form of therapy, for good reason. As you work out, your body releases endorphins, or “feel-good” hormones that improve your mood and reduce stress/tension. Certainly, you can exercise alone if you prefer. But exercise at a gym or club, in a class, in a running or walking group or with a sports team also presents great social opportunities, helping create a community. Socially active people are less stressed. Social exercise plans an important part in mental health and reducing stress. Exercise helps combat fatigue and gives you more energy, making everyday tasks easier, so you’ll feel better if you are fitter and healthier and that always makes life less stressful. Then if you jump into a Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu or MMA class you’ll really be able to let your stress go. You can take our days stress on the pads or heavy bag and you’ll feel it all just wash away. There isn’t a better way than a good combat class to really clear the head and wash the stress away!
6. Support Your Health
Support your heart health by exercising consistently. Your heart is a muscle and just like the other muscles in your body, it should be worked out. The way to do it is by getting your heart pumping when you work out, especially as you perform cardiovascular exercises such as running, swimming, wrestling, punching, biking or any other exercise that makes you move. Regular exercise can help stave off heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and other health issues, such as Alzheimer’s. Research has shown that exercise boosts your immune system, so that you’re less susceptible to common colds, flu, and other infections. It’s a terrific preventative measure and ensuring that with a nutritious diet you’re looking after your health and giving yourself every opportunity for a longer, healthier, happier life.
7. Supercharge Your Metabolism
Exercising regularly has shown to boost your metabolism, which is responsible for chemical reactions that occur in your body. A slower metabolism will have trouble with weight-loss while a faster one can help you lose fat and burn more calories. Your body spends energy in three ways: digesting food, exercising, and maintaining body functions like your heartbeat and breathing. Additionally, studies have shown that combining aerobic exercise with resistance training can maximize fat loss and muscle mass maintenance, which is essential for keeping the weight off. Regular exercise has been shown to increase your metabolic rate, which will burn more calories and help you lose weight. Exercise is crucial to supporting a fast metabolism and burning more calories per day. It also helps you maintain your muscle mass and weight loss.
8. Transform Your Physique
One of the most obvious reasons that people work out is to transform their body. Aside from looking and feeling better, weight loss is beneficial for your heart health and overall wellness. As you burn calories through exercise and eat a healthy diet, you’ll begin to see your physique transform. Exercise helps build bone density when you’re younger, in addition to helping prevent osteoporosis later in life. High-impact exercise, such as gymnastics, running, soccer, basketball, wrestling, punching, kicking, and sparring have been shown to promote a higher bone density than non-impact sports like swimming and cycling. In the same way, exercise can stimulate blood flow and induce skin cell adaptations that can help delay the appearance of skin aging. Exercise can provide antioxidant protection and promote blood flow, which can protect your skin and delay signs of aging. Add this together with muscle gain, weight loss and increased endurance and you’ll be amazed at what your body can achieve with regular exercise.
9. Boost Confidence
As you exercise regularly and start to see results, you’ll also notice a boost in confidence levels. As you start to feel good about your progress, it will radiate outward. Whether you’re excited about your weight-loss, your increased strength or faster mile time, every small milestone is something to be proud of. Confidence is like motivation. Results produce greater motivation and in the same way results produce greater confidence. As success and motivation build so does your confidence. Watch your confidence soar as your results climb with regular exercise!
10. Make Your Future-Self Proud
Exercise regularly today so you can be thankful years from now that you did. The more frequently you work out, the more accustomed your body will be to it. Whatever life throws your way, remember that you’re always Better off Healthy. What you invest in yourself today pays dividends tomorrow. If you want to live a longer, healthier, happier life then exercise is your companion that will help you get their and enjoy the journey. What are you waiting for, get out and exercise!
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