Here are 10 benefits of how exercise improves your overall
body health.
1. Helps control your
weight. Whether you want to drop extra pounds or stay at your current
weight, exercise is one of the best ways to do it. It helps you burn calories, and
the more intense the activity, the more calories you torch. That said, the
amount of calories you burn depends on a number of things, including your age,
gender, weight, and type and intensity of activity.
For example, a 155-pound person will burn about 198 calories
doing 30 minutes of low-impact aerobics. If they do 30 minutes of high-impact
step aerobics, they could burn upwards of 360 calories.
2. Strengthens your muscles and bones: Exercise is vital for building and maintaining strong bones and muscles. Weightlifting can boost muscle building when you also get enough protein.
As you become older, your body loses muscle mass and
function. This puts you more at risk of injuries and disabilities. Regular
exercise reduces muscle loss and helps maintain strength as you age. Exercise
also builds bone density, which is crucial in preventing osteoporosis later in
life.
3. Helps prevent health conditions and
diseases. For a good, strong heart, exercise regularly. No matter
your current weight, physical activity boosts “good” cholesterol ( high-density
lipoprotein or HDL) in the body.
4. Could boost your lifespan: Regular exercise can help you
live longer. It lowers the chance of dying early from conditions like cancer
and heart disease. Try to be active for at least 150 minutes a week.
NB: Before you start any new exercise program, it's a good
idea to talk to your doctor. After checking your health, they’ll recommend the
right amount of activity for your age.
5. Makes you feel happier. Exercise helps block negative
thoughts and distracts you from daily worries. Your body releases chemicals,
such as serotonin and endorphins, that trigger a happy feeling. Exercising with
other people can boost that effect even more.
6. Improves learning, thinking, and judgment capabilities as
you age. When you exercise, your body releases proteins and other chemicals
that change the brain's function and structure. It also makes the brain grow
new cells that help prevent age-related mental decline.
7. Helps relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Exercise acts in a similar way to antidepressant medications for treating mild
to moderate depression -- just without the side effects. Exercising improves
brain function, lowers inflammation, and promotes the growth of nerve cells,
all of which can help your mood.
8. Helps manage ADHD. Exercise is one of the best ways to take charge of the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It helps improve motivation, mood, memory, and concentration by immediately boosting hormones that support focus and attention.
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