The following article is one of a series of articles which focus on
Self Improvement, Motivation and Empowerment. It is based on research
done over twenty years as a personal and business coach. This self
improvement article was written in response to questions which have
been asked on losing weight and long term weight loss as well as address common challenges that people have with this subject. I sincerely hope that you find the following
information of value. Discover The Benefits Of Exercising Health
experts encourage us to include exercise as a necessary part of our
daily routine to promote our general well- being. Together with healthy
and balanced diet, adequate rest and relaxation, exercise is
recommended to promote optimal health. People who are usually inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming even moderately active on a regular basis.
Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve significant health benefits. Greater
health benefits can be achieved by increasing the amount (duration,
frequency, or intensity) of physical activity. There are many benefits
of exercise, not only as an aid in effective fat/ weight loss, but also
in reducing our risks of developing or dying from some of the leading
causes of illness and death. Here is a general overview of what
exercise can do for us. 1. Exercise reduces our risks of dying prematurely. 2.
Exercise reduces our risks of dying from heart diseases, cancers
(including uterine, colon, and breast), stroke, diabetes and arthritis. 3.
Help us lose weight, especially fat weight by decreasing our Body Mass
Index (BMI), reducing our total cholesterol and reducing the
circulating levels of triglycerides in our blood and increasing our
metabolic rate. Perhaps this is why active people can "Eat anything and
not gain weight." and why other folks "Gain weight just by looking at
food."! 4. Exercise improves the functioning of our Immune System as well as blood and oxygen circulation for our vital organs. ========SIDEBAR========
When it comes to the subject of self improvement, I fully understand
(through my own experiences) that it is a lot easier said than done.
However, you are here, right now, because you have a desire to improve
your self or you are at least interested in this subject. Perhaps you
are reading this to help a friend or colleague - great. If this article
helps you or you help a friend, paying it forward is what lif'e all
about so we all win.
======END SIDEBAR====== 5. Exercise increases our insulin sensitivity to prevent against type 2 diabetes. 6. Exercise increases our energy and endurance level. 7. Exercise slows down aging by improving our physical, mental, emotional and psychological well- being. 8. Exercise reduces our risk of developing many bones and joints diseases or disorders. 9.
Exercise even helps in enhancing creativity and imagination. It is also
linked with improved mental vigor, including reaction time, acuity, and
math skills. 10. Exercise helps in providing physical and mental
rejuvenation, making us feel good about ourselves and thus improve our
esteem and confidence. 11. Exercising improves mood and due to
the chemicals it releases in the brain called endorphins, it gives you
an overall feeling of well-being. This is the same chemical that being
in love or eating chocolate induces! 12. Exercise will help you
sleep better. Just be sure not to exercise too close to your bedtime if
you exercise at night, because it may keep you awake. If you need to
exercise within a few hours of going to bed, make sure it's only a
brisk walk. Experts say you should allow yourself about three hours
between exercise and going to bed. So get off that couch and
start moving. Remember, the time and effort that you put in exercising
today may spell your health and well- being tomorrow. |
