Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and it offers huge benefits to both the body and mind.
Whether you’re brand new to the gym, or you’re a workout warrior – here are 5 reasons why exercise is good for your overall health.
Cardiovascular Health
Regular exercise helps to strengthen the heart and blood vessels, which can lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. It also helps to improve circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells. Having better cardiovascular health means that you will find climbing stairs, going on walks, and exercise much easier and enjoyable.
Healthy Weight
Exercise burns calories, which can help to prevent weight gain and obesity. Regular exercise can also help to boost your metabolism, which makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight over time. Weight can creep up without us realising until we’re unable to do an activity that we used to enjoy, or that our clothes don’t feel comfortable to wear anymore. By staying active, you are more likely to remain at a weight that you enjoy and that is healthy for your specific body type.
Strengthens Muscles & Bones
Regular exercise not only helps cardiovascular health, but it can also help to build and maintain strong muscles and bones. This is especially important as we age, as our bodies naturally lose muscle mass and bone density over time. Weight-bearing exercises, such as running or weightlifting, can help to slow or even reverse this process. Training at the gym, or with a personal trainer will give you confidence to lift weights and get strong, contributing towards better mental and physical health.
Reduces Stress & Improves Mental Health
Exercise has been shown to be an effective way to reduce stress and improve mental health. It can help to boost mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve overall cognitive function. This happens because exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood-boosters, which can help to reduce feelings of stress and improve overall well-being. Even if you really don’t want to go to the gym, or take a walk, we all know that we will feel so much better afterwards. This is the endorphins pumping around your body and helping to make us feel so much better.
Improves The Quality of Sleep
Participating in regular exercise can help to improve the quality of sleep. It can help to promote deeper and more restful sleep, which leaves you feeling refreshed and energised the next day. It also helps to regulate the body’s internal clock and improve sleep patterns, which can help to reduce insomnia and other sleep disorders. If you have issues sleeping, working out is likely to help your body naturally fatigue and sleep so much better than those who do not exercise.
It’s important to remember that exercising can be adjusted to an individual’s preference and capabilities, and it’s always good to consult with a trained personal trainer before making any change to your physical activity routine. A balanced and consistent approach can bring the best results, both physically and mentally.
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