Most people begin their #fitness journey with the goal of gaining or losing weight. In other words, they set aesthetic goals. They wish to achieve a certain “look”.
While aesthetic goals are great, #exercise has a host of other benefits and I’d like to point out a few in this short article. These benefits may far outweigh the aesthetic aspect of exercise, as they directly affect your body’s ability to function on a day to day basis.
1. Improved energy levels
An abundance of energy in the body is essential. Your body not only uses energy when you carry out physical activities, but for all metabolic process that need to occur within the body to sustain life.
2. Improved blood circulation
Exercise promotes good circulation by strengthening the muscles in your heart, lowering your resting heart rate, and preventing the buildup of plaque in your arteries (atherosclerosis).
3. Improved mood
Life is better when you feel good. #Exercise helps your body release endorphins, those feel good hormones that promote a sense of happiness and well-being. Symptoms of depression and anxiety have been observed to reduce as a result of improved mood. More reason to engage in exercise activity? Absolutely!
4. Improved sleep
While you sleep your body actually gives you the perfect makeover. Sleep is a critical component of your body’s operating system. You sleep to give your body rest but it doesn’t completely switch off. It amplifies internal processes such as tissue repair, hormone release (for specific hormones), healing etc. to give you the perfect makeover while you sleep.
While you sleep your body gives you the perfect makeover.
5. Improved brain function
Scientific evidence suggests that mental #health is affected by physical health. When your body functions optimally, your brain also amplifies its performance.
CEO’s of large companies have been known to use exercise for the benefit of mental health. It significantly helps them power through high-level business meetings and make critical decisions in the process.
Last but certainly not least, exercise reduces the risk of Cardiovascular diseases such as Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol), Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke.
How should you get started?
There are many ways to exercise. It’s important to engage in exercise activity that you enjoy. Consistency is key and so choosing an exercise activity you can stick to is important for long-term health.
Stay motivated by setting goals, having accountability tasks or exercising with a friend. Hire a professional coach to help you build structure to your exercise routine and help you monitor and track progress.
Wish to get started on a new exercise program?
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