The Benefits of Exercise

Posted on October 23rd, 2018 by Andries Lodder

By Jennifer Steele We all have different motivators in life and the same can be said for the reasons behind why we exercise. According to data collected from Exercise Right Week 2016’s survey – out of over 8800 participants, 63.5% exercised with the main motivation being ‘to lose weight’ and ‘to get fitter’. Only 31% considered lengthening and improving their overall quality of life when exercising. The remainder of participants were training for athletic purposes. So how can we use this information to help improve people’s adherence to exercise and keep them active. Most people know the basic benefits; exercise helps you lose weight and it makes you stronger and fitter. A few people may know that there are other benefits but not many know the numerous benefits that including a few hours of exercise into your weekly schedule can do.

The Benefits:

Physical Benefits of Exercise:

It improves muscle strength and size
It improves joint functions and health
It improves fitness levels
It improves bone density levels
It prolongs independence and functional ability
It slows down the effect of aging
It reduces the risk of falling
It improves and elevates energy levels

Health Benefits:

It reduces risk of getting certain types of cancer
It reduces risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes
It reduces blood pressure
It lowers cholesterol levels
It prevents Osteoporosis
It assists with weight loss and preventing obesity
It reduces the severity of Asthma
It lowers blood sugar levels and improves the bodies insulin sensitivity
It reduces diabetes complications
It reduces inflammation levels
It triggers the growth of new brain cells and promotes good brain health
It helps manage Arthritis
It can help reduce chronic pain
It improves sleep quality

Emotional and Mental Benefits:

It improves self confidence
It releases good endorphins that make you feel happier
It treats and prevents depression
It reduces the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s
It reduces stress levels

Recommendations:

After reading these why wouldn’t you want to exercise. We are not saying you must live at the gym and spend your life sweating. All you need to start with is 3, 60-minute sessions or 6, 30-minute sessions. Therefore, in a week that has 168 hours in it, all we are asking for is 3 hours in total! That’s just 1.7% of your entire week that we are asking you to devote to yourself and improving your overall health. Image result for exercise and overall health

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For more information on the benefits of exercise don’t hesitate to contact us. We can give you all the information you need, as well as tailor make aprogram to suit your individual health and fitness goals.
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