5 Reasons To exercise For Your Health And Not Your Waist Line

Exercising regularly is a great way to boost your weight loss, but the benefits go must further than just losing a little fat – in fact that might be the worst reason to take up exercise. If instead you start exercising for the numerous other benefits you will be much more likely to keep it up and get the most from it.

Here are just a few of the amazing benefits to get out and being active, even if only once or twice a week

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Mental Health And Mood

Many people don’t realise this, but exercise – especially strenuous exercise – triggers the release of various chemicals in your brain that improve your mood and make you feel happier. It gets the blood flowing too, and in doing so keeps you more awake and alert. Even just a 20 minute run can lift you out of a bad mood and make you feel more contented.

Feel Alive And Have More Energy

Regular exercise not only works the muscles in your arms, legs and core, but it also works your heart and diaphragm. The result of intense exercise that gets your heart rate up is that your lungs get better at pushing air into your blood and your heart gets better at pumping it around your body. After a while you start to feel more energetic and invigorated even when you are not exercising.

Sleep Better

Studies have shown that people who exercise tend to sleep better – no, it’s not just because they are worn out, it’s all to do with circulation and balance of chemicals in your brain. If you regularly exercise you will probably find it easier to fall asleep and also that you sleep more deeply.

Keeps Your Bones Healthy

That majority of exercise involves at least some impact, and whilst it is often best to minimize this, a small amount is actually good for you. Regular exercise causes your bones to be damaged and rebuilt stronger – increasing bone density and reducing the risk of various bone related diseases.

Back Problems?

In today’s world of computers and office jobs, back problems are on the rise, if you have to sit at a desk all day during the week, exercising can help protect against the effects on your back. Most forms of exercise will work your core muscles, namely your abs, sides and back muscles. These are the muscle systems that keep you upright and stronger core muscles means your spine is less likely to take the load.

As an added bonus of course, if you do lose some weight, that will also take the load off your spine somewhat...

This post was written by Ricky from Fastestwaytoloseweightt.com, please check out my website for more healthy living tips and advice. 

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