The Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories.
There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking, and dancing, to name a few.
Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer
Here are the top ways regular exercise benefits your body and brain
Exercise can make you feel happier
Exercise has been shown to improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress.It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity to the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve feelings of depression.
Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain
Exercise can help with weight loss
Some studies have shown that inactivity is a major factor in weight gain and obesity.
While dieting, a reduced calorie intake will lower your metabolic rate, which can temporarily delay weight loss. On the contrary, regular exercise has been shown to increase your metabolic rate, which can burn more calories to help you lose weight
If you are concerned that your child may have an eating disorder, watch his or her behavior and talk to your family doctor. Your doctor can evaluate your child and recommend the best way to help.
Exercise is good for your muscles and bones
Exercise plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong muscles and bones.Activities like weightlifting can stimulate muscle building when paired with adequate protein intake.This is because exercise helps release hormones that promote your muscles’ ability to absorb amino acids.
Some research suggests that high impact exercise (such as gymnastics or running) or odd impact sports (such as soccer and basketball) may help promote a higher bone density than no impact sports like swimming and cycling
Exercise can increase your energy levels
Exercise can be a real energy booster for many people, including those with various medical conditions
One older study found that 6 weeks of regular exercise reduced feelings of fatigue for 36 people who had reported persistent fatigue
Exercise can also significantly increase energy levels for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and other health conditions
Additionally, exercise has been shown to increase energy levels in people with other conditions, such as cancer
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity has many benefits, including the following:
- Helps the body burn calories instead of storing them as body fat.
- Helps keep blood sugar levels more balanced and in a normal range (especially important for children who have, or are at risk for, diabetes).
- Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
- Helps make bones and muscles strong.
- Builds strength and endurance.
- Decreases stress and improves sleep and mental well-being.
- Improves self-esteem by helping children feel better about their bodies and appearance.
- Prevents serious health problems that can come with overweight and obesity.