There are many reasons why you should exercise. Here are onl a few of them. It lowers your blodd pressure. The heart is a muscle. Aerobic exercise strengthens that muscle, so that your heart pumps blood more efficiently by pumping more blood with each beat. Since the exercised heart is more efficient, it transfers more oxygen to the body’s cells more easily. This in essence can lengthen your life by several years. Exercise reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise reduces clotting in the blood, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. Those who do not exercise run twice the risk of developing heart disease. It increases energy levels. Because your body is in better condition and working more efficiently. Exercise promotes strong and healthy bones. Exercise increases circulation and flow of nutrients to the bones, reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
Exercise is essential to losing weight and maintaining weight loss. Exercise increases the body’s metabolism as well as increases muscle which helps burn fat. Physical activity helps maintain the body’s glucose levels, important especially for diabetics or those at risk for diabetes. Exercise increases the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL) and also lowers triglycerides (fat cells that play a role in heart disease). By increasing the level of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, exercise can help alleviate pain. Not only does exercise help relax you physically and emotionally, but it can also alleviate bouts of anxiety or depression. Exercise increases your productivity by helping to clear your head so you can approach your work refreshed and able to concentrate.
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