All the reasons you should start being active

How many resolutions have you planned thoroughly, only to ditch them a few weeks later when they become unmanageable? Trust me I've done it so many times.

We all have this words engraved in our brain that exercising will do you good however most of us are too busy to keep this basic instinct in routine however if you do put aside 30 minutes daily just to keep that little precious heart pumping, all the benefits would be worthwhile (seriously I’m not trying to bribe you here). No matter how busy we are, it is imperative to keep exercising as a part of your life. Even though it is a walk with your dog, or just 20 minutes of brisk walking. Here are some evidences why regular exercise is imperative at all cost. First thing first, the acquirement of a great body who doesn’t want that? but it doesn’t stop there guys. Here are why...

Reduce the incidence of physical health disorders

Regular exercising can improve our well-being in general as it helps to generate the pumping action of our blood flow to deliver the nutrition throughout our whole body. Whilst nutrition also plays a huge role maintaining our health, however exercise has the capability to decrease the incidence of cardiovascular disease, colon and breast cancer and diseases such as Alzheimer depression and anxiety. As unreal as it may sounds but that’s the fact guys!

Increase brain activity and development

Aerobic fitness has also been linked with cognition and academic achievement. Whilst, nutrition helps to improve the health and development of brain function and integrity. one of example would be omega - 3 fatty acids in salmon fish oil in supplying brain development materials. However, diet that is high in saturated fats (bad kind of fat), sugar, or super high calories kills important brain cells which is responsible in transmit significant informations. Basically, brain is highly dependant to ample amount of important nutrition in order for it to properly functioning.

Improve body strength and image

This is visually satisfying as with exercising regularly, the physically remarkable result is what keeps you stay exercising. The reason is because, the benefits are seriously worthwhile especially as it is noticeable too. The physical benefits that I am highlighting are, improvement in movement muscle mass and changes in performance aspects which are; balance, flexibility, core muscle strength and abdominal muscle strength. Moreover, it also helps in reduction of body weight and body fat mass at the same time however, this has to be in track with daily dietary balances to get rid that irritating body fat.

Helps to reduce mood swings

As we all have heard, exercise can help to combat stress, well friends you heard it exactly right! According to credible source of researches, apparently regular exercises can help with improving quality of life through the reduction of stress, anxiety, and improvement in sleep quality. This is because exercise release this specific brain’s neurotransmitters receptors called endorphins, which can help to de-stress your body and soul. Hence, all the above benefits will trigger yourself to be a higher quality person. 

Menopause pain

This is a good news for all mums or middle aged women out there!

Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a pain reliever. This is because exercise has evidently improves not only general health and physical state, it also help in pain perception especially for middle aged woman common condition called fibromyalgia. If you're not an athlete or even if you’re not out of shape, you can still make a little exercise go a long way toward pain management. This is because exercise can improve your well-being through the reduction of fatigue, depression, mobility and post surgical lymphedema.

Your state of mind is as just as important as your body, and is often neglected due to the business of life however it is not a reason why you should give up that body of yours! After all you only have one body that you should be responsible with! Therefore, remember the above list of reasons to keep you motivated. So, get up, start being active and set your goals now!

Love, Claudia xx

References list:

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