The Benefits of Fitness
There are so many benefits of fitness, that it is difficult to fit them all on the page! But seriously, fitness benefits you in so many ways, physically, mentally, emotionally, and benefits your health.
Feel better
The most immediate benefit of physical activity is that you feel better.
Relaxing your body
The gentle exercises, for example: yoga, tai chi and walking have the effect of causing muscles to relax and blood vessels dilate. You will feel better.
Strengthen the immune system
Continuous physical activity increases the white blood cell production, which means increased white blood cells. When the immune system is strong, you are more resistant to colds and flu. You have an enhanced ability to deal with allergic reactions and you're less at risk of catching disease.
Lower incidence of high blood pressure
Elevated blood pressure is directly related to motion starvation. For the greater proportion of people training aerobically, with vigour for 40 minutes each day will restore blood pressure to normal.
Increased efficiency and capacity
Once exercising regularly you will be more efficient in sports overall, and have a higher capacity of skill.
Reduced risk of heart attack
The healthier your body is, the healthier you will be in later life. For example, you will have a reduced risk of a heart attack, because you will have a healthier body and immune system.
Reduced cholesterol level
While cholesterol levels can be lowered by eating less of the saturated, fatty foods and reducing the level of obesity, a key ingredient in a cholesterol lowering program is a regular and systematic physical training program.
Fewer headaches
Many people suffer from headaches, and sometimes medicine may not work. But, believe it or not, physical exercise will help, reduce, and stop headaches!
Reduction in body fat
When exercising, you burn carbs faster than you would in your everyday lifestyle, which means, after consecutive exercise, you will lose body fat. No more dieting, ‘special’ drinks, or fancy machines.
More oxygen to the brain
Participating in physical activity means more oxygen to the brain, which may not mean much to you, but you will actually feel better, mentally, emotionally and physically.
More energy
This may sound a little far-fetched, but exercising will give you more energy. When you exercise, you use up lots of energy, which pushes your maximum energy capacity, so you will slowly have an increase in energy.
Sleep better
When you are continuously physically active you need less sleep and you sleep better. No more of those sleepless nights!
Discipline
If you disipline yourself to exercise reguarly, it will help you when disciplining yourself to do other things in life.
Distraction
You experience an elevated mood state when you interrupt your normal daily routine with physical activity. It's like having your own little escape from reality.
Reduce stress and depression
Being involved in regular physical activity is the most potent symbol of your ability to give back to yourself.
Eat less
As strange as it may sound, when you exercise regularly, you are less inclined to overeat and/or search out those extra high fat/carbohydrate snacks.
Social benefits
One of the great benefits of physical activity is being with other people. People often feel better when they are doing things in the company of other people. The secret of many successful fitness programs is having the mutual support of a friend or just support in general.
Alone time
Exercising on your own provides an opportunity for time to think on your own. This is also a great time to become at peace with your mind and just think. It's a good way of getting time out.
Feel better
The most immediate benefit of physical activity is that you feel better.
Relaxing your body
The gentle exercises, for example: yoga, tai chi and walking have the effect of causing muscles to relax and blood vessels dilate. You will feel better.
Strengthen the immune system
Continuous physical activity increases the white blood cell production, which means increased white blood cells. When the immune system is strong, you are more resistant to colds and flu. You have an enhanced ability to deal with allergic reactions and you're less at risk of catching disease.
Lower incidence of high blood pressure
Elevated blood pressure is directly related to motion starvation. For the greater proportion of people training aerobically, with vigour for 40 minutes each day will restore blood pressure to normal.
Increased efficiency and capacity
Once exercising regularly you will be more efficient in sports overall, and have a higher capacity of skill.
Reduced risk of heart attack
The healthier your body is, the healthier you will be in later life. For example, you will have a reduced risk of a heart attack, because you will have a healthier body and immune system.
Reduced cholesterol level
While cholesterol levels can be lowered by eating less of the saturated, fatty foods and reducing the level of obesity, a key ingredient in a cholesterol lowering program is a regular and systematic physical training program.
Fewer headaches
Many people suffer from headaches, and sometimes medicine may not work. But, believe it or not, physical exercise will help, reduce, and stop headaches!
Reduction in body fat
When exercising, you burn carbs faster than you would in your everyday lifestyle, which means, after consecutive exercise, you will lose body fat. No more dieting, ‘special’ drinks, or fancy machines.
More oxygen to the brain
Participating in physical activity means more oxygen to the brain, which may not mean much to you, but you will actually feel better, mentally, emotionally and physically.
More energy
This may sound a little far-fetched, but exercising will give you more energy. When you exercise, you use up lots of energy, which pushes your maximum energy capacity, so you will slowly have an increase in energy.
Sleep better
When you are continuously physically active you need less sleep and you sleep better. No more of those sleepless nights!
Discipline
If you disipline yourself to exercise reguarly, it will help you when disciplining yourself to do other things in life.
Distraction
You experience an elevated mood state when you interrupt your normal daily routine with physical activity. It's like having your own little escape from reality.
Reduce stress and depression
Being involved in regular physical activity is the most potent symbol of your ability to give back to yourself.
Eat less
As strange as it may sound, when you exercise regularly, you are less inclined to overeat and/or search out those extra high fat/carbohydrate snacks.
Social benefits
One of the great benefits of physical activity is being with other people. People often feel better when they are doing things in the company of other people. The secret of many successful fitness programs is having the mutual support of a friend or just support in general.
Alone time
Exercising on your own provides an opportunity for time to think on your own. This is also a great time to become at peace with your mind and just think. It's a good way of getting time out.