You might not be an athlete or even remotely interested in sports, or perhaps you consider yourself to be fit and healthy looking and not in need of exercise; the fact is, exercise still has a number of very important benefits that exceed sports performance and looking fit. Keep reading for the details on how regular exercise can benefit your health:
#1. Weight Control
Exercise can help limit or prevent weight gain. When you perform physical activity, you invariably burn calories and the more intense the activity the more calories you burn. This doesn’t mean you have to dedicate your whole life to working out, you can perform more physical activity in more intervals daily. A typical example is using the stairs instead of the elevator, taking a walk instead of driving to the bakery.
#2. Lower propensity for sickness
Heart disease and high blood pressure are two common diseases. The great news is that training is an amazing way to combat them. Numerous research has shown that being physically active boosts “good” cholesterol levels and reduces unhealthy triglycerides which helps to keep the blood flowing smoothly and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and etc.
#3. Improves mood
Have you noticed that people who get regular exercise generally seem more sociable and almost always in a good mood? Just 30 minutes of a good cardio workout, can help you stay positive and blow off some steam. This is because physical exercise triggers the release of endorphins–the body’s so called feel-good hormones. Training can also make you feel better about yourself and your appearance and can help improve self-esteem.
#4. Better Sleep
Do you have minor difficulty sleeping or full insomnia? Research has shown that physical exercise some hours before bedtime will actually help you sleep. You don’t even have to do anything more intense than a brisk walk around the block to achieve this effect.
#5. Boosts your sex life
You may constantly feel too tired sexual intimacy and this shouldn’t be the case for healthy adults, particularly those in their middle age. Physical activity leaves you feeling confident and energized which will have a positive effect on your sex life. Also, sex hormones are released in greater quantities after exercise and research has shown tat this e
#6. It’s fun
This is a very great aspect of physical training that can’t be ignored. It’s a fun way to spend leisure time and unwind. You can perform a wide range of physical activities for fun. These include boxing, football, swimming, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and others. They’re all fun!
Regular exercise is a great way to feel better, and gain the immense health benefits discussed here, and you can achieve this while having fun to boot!
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