Exercise is more than just being fit and having an attractive body!
Introduction
An obvious statement that all people know by now is that exercise on a regular basis is important for your overall health. But little do people know that exercising is not just being fit and having an attractive body. Exercise is much more than that. A healthy body has so many benefits in everyday life that people do not pay enough attention to. Our bodies are designed to move from the early stages of humanity, but nowadays with the evolution of technology and office work people spend more time sitting than moving which is something our bodies find unusual. Let’s take a look at the many benefits that exercise has to offer.
Energy levels
Do you feel that your energy levels are not at their best and you wonder why? Then maybe the reason is that you don’t exercise enough. The next time you exercise, pay attention to how you feel after it. Exercising on a regular basis can boost your energy levels and can help you have more focus throughout the day for any other tasks in your life. It can also help you sleep better at night which is a must for recovery and your overall well-being. But why is that? Well, when we exercise our bodies release some hormones called endorphins which is one of the hormones that make as feel good and boost our energy levels. Endorphins soothe pain, drop our stress levels and leave you feeling great after being released.
Depression and anxiety
When you have depression maybe exercise is not high on your to do list. But the advantages you get from starting are worthy. Exercise is the natural medicine for depression and anxiety. Research has shown that people who have some kind of physical activity in their lifestyle, have lower levels of anxiety and can boost their mood which can have a positive impact on depression. It also improves your sense of well-being which can improve your confidence levels and therefore ease depression by a lot.
Several health problems
People with serious health problems must include exercise in their everyday life. Exercise has been shown to prevent serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and obesity. Aerobic exercise raises heart rate and can help improve the overall heart health. Strength training can build muscle which can help you with everyday activities and can slow down a disease of losing muscle strength. Having lean muscle mass burns more calories also, which means you can lose body fat and not reduce your calories that much. Another disease you can prevent with exercise is osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to thin overtime making it difficult to do everyday simple tasks when you get old. Exercise strengthens bones and can slow bone loss.
Conclusion
To sum up everything that has been stated so far, exercise is essential to living a life full of energy, limit your chances of health diseases and improving overall health. An exercise program you enjoy can help you be healthier, stronger and become a better version of you. The benefits of exercising are endless and the decision of changing your life for the better is a step away. A coach you can trust can build a program for you and your needs and can help you achieve a better physique, more confidence and overall health.
Antonis Koumparis
