We all have read and heard enough about the importance of exercise. Staying physically active is of course, important and hence, for young people, it is recommended that they perform and diligently follow a basic daily exercise routine. That being said, many people, who are health conscious, tend to take up fancy gym memberships in order to keep up their fitness level and stay healthy. To be true, it is not about going to the gym. Yes, you definitely can workout better when you have a formal setup but the point to actually understand here is what exercise can do for you!
To get to the roots, let’s go back in time. We have all evolved from our nomadic ancestors who had no other work but to travel long distances in search of food and proper shelter. Taking that, it shouldn’t surprise you that our bodies are actually designed for some physical labour. To give you a simple example, a sports car is designed to move rather fast. If you use the same car, may be for once a week, 3-miles trip to the grocery store, your car would probably develop engine problems sooner than you may have thought. Exactly that way, our bodies are designed to move and because these days, we tend to lead a very sedentary lifestyle, we are facing several health issues pretty early in our lives.
What exercising can do for your body – the benefits!
Regular exercise is important for a variety of reasons. No, it is not just for the obese people who want to lose weight. Even for those who are thin or skinny, exercise is just as important. Here are some of the most important benefits of exercising-
- Exercising increases your energy levels
It might seem a very simple thing but what goes behind is quite astonishing. When you exercise, both the strength and the efficiency of your cardiovascular system improves. This implies, there is better efficiency in supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the muscles of your body. also, when your cardiovascular system works better, you will feel more energetic for all things fun in life!
- Exercising improves your muscle strength
When you stay active, your core muscles remain strong and your joints, tendons and ligaments become more flexible. This ensures that your body muscles and joints move more freely, there is more flexibility and hence, fewer injuries. Strong muscles also ensure a lower risk of joint and lower back pain. There is also a much improved coordination and balance.
- Exercising helps in weight management
If you are fighting weight issues, there is nothing that can be better than exercising. When you exercise, hour metabolism is properly managed, you burn more calories and you ultimately move towards the path of fitness. When you lose weight, you will physically look better and this will boost your self confidence too.
- Exercising improves your brain functioning
When you exercise regularly, your blood circulation improves and this encourages release of hormones that are responsible for production of healthy brain cells, that have a positive impact on your memory and learning. So, if you are a student, regular exercising is even more important. Now, do you know why you had that Physical Education (PE) period in your school?
Apart from the above, exercising is important to keep you healthy. It keeps your heart under check, lowers your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, enhances your overall immune system, reduces your likelihood of developing some degenerative bone diseases and also keeps you protected from certain types of cancers.