One of the best activities we benefit from is exercise! Exercise is constantly advertised as a way of reaching an “ideal” body standard but exercise is more than that. That isn’t much of an encouragement to get our bodies moving. I believe we deserve to know more about the benefits of exercise. Exercise can benefit you in ways you’ve possibly never imagined! Your bones, muscles, brain and immune system all benefit from exercise.
Benefits of Exercise on Your Brain
Let’s keep in mind that mental health and brain function matter just as much as physical health does! Due to the fact that exercise helps increase blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain, our mood, learning, memory, thinking and judgment skills improve. Cognitive function is essential for our day to day lives and that is why we want to keep our minds sharp. We also get better quality sleep and who doesn’t enjoy a good night’s rest? Exercise also has positive effects on mood. It can help reduce the risk of depression and anxiety because we release brain chemicals known as endorphins. This is why you feel uplifted when you complete an exercise even if you were dreading exercising. Something as simple as going out for a walk can allow you to reap the benefits of exercise.
Benefits of Exercise on Your Body
When done correctly and intentionally, exercise can improve the function of your muscles and bones. With exercise, your body’s muscles and bones strengthen and so do their function. Bone strength is important as it helps prevent injuries especially as we get older. Muscles help us manage daily tasks, they determine how well we’re able to handle certain weight, activity, and force. Exercise can also help reduce health risks such as diabetes because it helps regulate our glucose levels. It can help keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels regulated as well which help prevent heart related disease. Finally, because exercise allows us to get more oxygen into our lungs and blood flow to our heart, it can help keep our lungs healthy. This helps keep our immunity strong! Which types of exercises do you prefer?
Information gathered from the Center for Disease and Control Prevention
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