Do you know the reasons why do we need to exercise?
Everybody needs to
be physically fit and mentally sound in order to achieve and experience a
quality and happy life. But many ignore and overlooked the benefits of a regular
exercise. Many does not know that its one if not the only important thing to do
to be energized all day and have a longer and healthy life.
A healthy body is
having a physically fit body and a mentally sound mind and that is one thing
for sure. That can only be attained through a regular exercise. We all know
that exercise has many benefits not only to our body and but also with our soul
as well. It is the most if not the greatest way to live our life to the
fullest. Being physically active lets your body energized just like being
completely tuned-up.
Exercise
helps and contributes to live a happy life but there are some factors which
will help us understand and realize the concept of the need to exercise or the
reason why do we need to exercise? I always believed that it was an essential
part of everyone's lifestyle regardless of whether one had the time and effort
do so.
In this
article, we will discuss some of the underlying reasons that will help us determine
why do we need to exercise?
1. It helps us strengthen our heart.
Everyone
needs a healthy heart as it is one of the most important organs in our body.
Its primary function is to pump out blood that runs throughout the
cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular exercises benefit the
good circulation of the blood through the heart and blood vessels. It makes the
heart work harder and pumps more blood that reduces the risk of developing
heart disease. The pressure that it exerted in the artery walls helps in the
flowing of the blood smoothly also helping the risk of developing high blood
pressure. As the blood travels smoothly and efficiently, it brings the much
needed oxygen from the lungs and nutrients to the rest of the body. It is the
primary reason one feels refreshed and energetic after an exercise.
2. It helps us manage our weight.
Everybody
needs a healthy body, right? Healthy that it does not only looks but also feels
fit and strong. A regularly built body is one that looks and feels strong and
energetic. One tends to gain extra weight when not physically active and as one
grows old. A body needs a certain amount of calories daily just to function
properly. Excess fats may be stored when one eats more calories than his body
needs. So an exercise is needed in order to burn the extra calories consumed so
as not to be stored as an excess fats resulting to gaining weight. Losing body
fat makes you feel better and look good; a physically fit body that is ready to
take the world.
3. It helps strengthen our bones and muscles.
As one grows
older, there is a tendency that bone mass and density decreases that will
result in developing the bone-weakening disease, “osteoporosis”. Exercises such
as weightlifting and other resistance exercises that uses muscles to counter
some kind of resistance was believed to strengthen the muscles, preserve if not
increase the bone density. It is important and beneficial to do regular
exercises as this will help build muscles and bones to be strong.
4. It always gives us quality sleep at night.
One never
wanted to spend the whole night staring at all the four corners of the bedroom
ceiling till the next morning breaks. A Sleepless night results to a state of
being unhappy and not conditioned the whole day. Studies shows that a moderate
exercise spent at least three hours before bedtime helps and gives a relaxing
and a quality sleep at night for people having sleeping problems. Having a
quality sleep at night makes you mentally alert and gives you strength and
energy the whole day. Everybody loves this state of well being. Start it now by
having a regular exercise and aim for an eight hours a night of sleep.
5. It always puts us in a better mood.
Does
everybody want to have a better mood every day? Having a better mood allows you
to do everything you wanted to do. A regular exercise activates the
neurotransmitters (chemicals used by the nerve cells to communicate with one
another) that avoids depression. This neurotransmitter plays a greater role on
how one responds to daily activities. Balanced neurotransmitter allows one not
to experience depression but respond actively to events and activities in a
better mood.
6. It rewards us a better sex life.
Exercise is
often an overlooked component of a better sex life. Sex does not require an
extraordinary skill; it only takes a lot of energy. However, we lacked the time
and energy for sex. Study shows that at least a third of American couples
experience a lack of sexual desire. Those were the ones who lack time and
effort to do regular exercises. An exercise makes us feel strong and energized
allowing us to have the benefit of a better sex life. But, do we know that sex
can also help ease joint and muscle pain, combat depression, promote heart
health and lengthen life span?
