Working out to the point of your limits is not only essential but extremely beneficial to one’s physical & mental health. In spite of hearing or seeing the contrary in today’s mainstream media (eg: “exercise is bad for you”, “exercise will kill you” etc.), there is no doubt about the benefits of exercising.
And there are plenty of reasons to getting yourself to be soaking wet in sweat! Vigorous exercise is something we need to push ourselves to consistently challenge ourselves on a daily basis.
Following are the 10 great reasons why you should exercise every day:
You get fitter, leaner & stronger
This one is a no-brainer and one of the most important benefits of exercising. Physical exercise is the #1 contributor if you want to get leaner or put on muscle & build yourself to be stronger. I must also add that, to achieve your fitness goals, combining exercise with a well balanced diet is crucial.
Get your blood pumping to your whole body to get the results you need. You can choose from Weight Training, Martial Arts, Aerobics, Calisthenics, Running and so on. So, sweat till you are soaking wet, and as the days and months go by you will feel and see the difference!
Can reduce your risk of Chronic Diseases
Research has shown that the benefits of regularly exercising include a reduced risk of major illnesses. These include stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer & coronary heart disease.
For improved mental focus
Getting your body moving results in the release of the chemicals dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin levels in your body. These neurotransmitter /hormones contribute to better focus & concentration throughout the day.
Other than that, physical activity helps relax your muscles helping you to focus at the tasks at hand, whether it’s work or other daily activities. Better focus means, a more efficient you. No more time wasting!
Gain self confidence
Each time you exercise and complete the days schedule, you know that you gave it your best! You know that there was a hard task in front of you, that you successfully overcame.
You know that you outperformed yourself compared to the days and weeks before. When you look in the mirror, you will see that all that hard work is being rewarded in the form achieving those fitness goals that you have set for yourself.
When all these factors come together, it’s no wonder that your self-esteem & confidence improves the harder you work on yourself. This is one of the best benefits you can get as a consequence of exercising.
Making a first impression
Whether you like it or not, the first impression of you depends on how you look when you meet someone. And the best way to represent yourself is, is to present the best version of yourself – nothing less.
It shows how much you take care of yourself and how good you are at making the best decisions for yourself.
One of the greatest things about the human body is, that with persistently hard work, you are able to sculpt yourself anyway you want. It’s an impressive thing to achieve that, and the world will see it too.
A great sense of achievement
We all know that nothing is easier than sitting around doing nothing, binge watching a TV series, and eating junk food. Add scrolling endlessly on Social Media or Reels to that list too!
Instead, if you motivate yourself to get off the sofa, set out a time to challenge yourself, to put yourself in the trenches, that is something noteworthy!
You know, that what you are going to do next is going to hurt your body. And you know that It will make you breathe heavy, lose your breath and even almost make you throw up!
But at the end of the day you did it. You are a winner, my friend! There is nothing better than challenging yourself physically & mentally. And the reward you reap is of great achievement.
One of the greatest things about the human body is, that with persistently hard work, you are able to sculpt yourself anyway you want. Share on XMaking better decisions with your eating habits
Let’s face it, most food that you find on Supermarket shelves or fast food restaurants are not the least bit worth of putting in your body. Most of these foods are highly processed, mass produced and loaded with numerous chemicals, agents & preservatives. They are tailor made to be ‘tasty’ and be craved for by shoppers with the sole intention of making big profits.
Another advantage you get once you start exercising is that you will get more interested in educating yourself about what you eat on a day to day basis. Hence, you will start counting the calories, checking the proteins, the carbs and the nutrients. Consequently, you will try your best to eat as healthily as possible.
You will know when it’s the time to eat that ‘celebratory’ Pizza and when it is not. This is because you know that you are investing a considerable time of your life to work on yourself to be fit. Because of this, you know that junk food is something that needs moderation, and you will be self-disciplined because of that.
Lowering your stress
Another of the best benefits of exercising is the lowering of stress levels. In today’s fast paced, work focused environment, it’s easy to fall prey to high stress levels. These high stress levels for a prolonged period can lead to depression, which can turn your world upside down; even sadly, at the extremes, a living hell.
Working out regularly can easily make you prevent this situation in the first place. This is because exercising activates the neurotransmitter dopamine also referred to as the ‘happy hormone’ as well as serotonin. Both of which could help immensely at fighting against stress, anxiety & depression.
In addition to that, even though, naturally, stress levels get high during exercise, post exercise your stress hormones like cortisol & epinephrine will see significantly lower levels contributing to a calmer you.
Quality sleep time and waking up
Putting your body through exercise during the day is a physical & mental challenge that spikes up your alertness & senses during the day. And once it’s time to hit the sack, your body & mind are definitely going to welcome the break.
Switch off the light, and your phone, close your eyes & you will be fast tracked to your sleep after a hard day’s work. This one of the coolest benefits of exercising as it prepares you for the next day by relaxing our body & mind.
You will find that waking up is a breeze too. You will be fitter & fresher in the morning and you know that you will be working on yourself again today! Grab a look at yourself in the mirror and you will be motivated to challenge yourself on another brand-new day.
A much better sex life
With all the above benefits of exercising coming your way, it’s only natural that you will have more libido, stamina & performance in bed too. Regular exercise helps with your blood flow or circulation.
This provides a strong flow of blood to sexual organs resulting in harder erections for men. And for women, more lubrication & heightened clitoral sensation. It’s a win for both sexes.
In conclusion
The sedentary lifestyle that we are now almost born in to is unnatural. It is a big NO, as we are creatures that are supposed to be naturally inclined to be exercise oriented.
Unfortunately, due the vast technological leaps in the past several decades, we are being forced to be more and more confined to being seated for much of the hours that we are awake.
So, make it a point to get out of that chair at least 5 days a week to utilize your body the way it was meant to be. The benefits of regularly exercising are so numerous and you will feel them once you make this change in your life.
What benefits of regularly exercising do you enjoy in your life? Sound off in the comments and join the discussion! I hope you enjoyed the article. Thanks for reading and I will see you in the next one.
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