We all have that one friend who constantly keep reminding us
that he’s a gym ‘addict’ and how much he loves being one- just a scroll though
his Instagram profile, and we know he loves his training sessions. While he
might come across as cocky, to the average guy, he’s not lying! Studies have
shown that any form of regular exercise results in a general positive boost in
mood. This brings me to the first of six reasons why you should bid adieu to
your excuses and start working out ASAP:
1. Psychological Benefits: Chemicals
called endorphins are released in your body when you exercise. These endorphins
react with your brain to produce a ‘euphoric’ feeling similar to that of
injecting morphine. The feeling after a workout or run, often known as a
‘runner’s high’ gives you a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction,
resulting in an overall positive approach to life. In simple words, regular
exercise makes you feel amazing!
Research has even pointed out the
effectiveness of exercise as a cure for mild to moderate depression. If you’re
someone who’s been going through a rough patch in life, fitness sure might help
you find your inner peace.
2. Successful Habits: What part of setting
new goals and working hard to achieve them doesn’t resonate with successful
traits. Whether you’re trying to smash a new Bench Press PR or trying to shoot
for a better one mile timing, by defining goals and working hard to achieve
them you are setting yourself up for success- not just at the gym, but in the
real world too. Give yourself a pat on the back and keep going!
Waking up early for a great cardio session
doesn’t just help you get toned down. During the first 20 minutes after you
wake up, your brain is operating and 10.5 wave cycles a minute- it’s when your
subconscious mind is most impressionable. What you do at the start of the day
sets the tone for the rest of the day. Hurrying to work sipping a can of
Monster is not the most optimal way to start off the day. Instead, being up
early, planning out your day, getting in a quick exercise session mentally
prepares you for an active, focused day ahead.
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3. Confidence: It’s not uncommon to see
people training hard, with the sole purpose of trying to impress others,
especially those of the opposite gender, with their newly toned physique. Many
a times, these people are successful at grabbing the attention of others around
them. While most of us may think that it’s just the looks that’s making him or
her stand out, this is not the case.
Fitness is one of the things where putting
in determination, hard work and dedication almost always results in something
coming out the other end sooner or later. It is this sense of achievement and
personal satisfaction that instills confidence in one, which ultimately helps
you be a better version of yourself not just at the gym, but in all aspects of
life.
4.
Naturally
control health conditions: There’s one thing that’s common in almost every
relative and acquaintance I know above the age of forty- they all suffer from
some form or the other of heart disease, unhealthy hormonal levels, unhealthy
cholesterol levels and several other maladies. But you know what else is common
to all of them? Never in my lifetime have I seen any of them engage in any form
of moderate to intense exercise.
Now, I don’t want to sell you the wrong
ideology that just about any form of exercise will keep your free from all
diseases, especially those that you genetically inherit. Also, in today’s
world, we inhale and ingest a lot of stuff that’s not good for us and although
essential, just exercise will not keep you away from its consequences.
That being said, here’s what exercise can
do for your health:
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Boost high density lipoproteins AKA “good
cholesterol”.
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Decrease triglycerides, which is the main form
in which out body stores fat.
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Better endurance levels.
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Better sleep.
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Healthier skin.
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Prevents chances of heart disease, and a lot
more great stuff!
A meta-study conducted on a total
of over 340,000 participants revealed that “no statistically detectable
differences existed between those who exercised regularly and those who were
given medications for the prevention on coronary heart disease and
prediabetes.” This clearly proves that exercise does help prevent early stages
of health conditions.
5. Longevity: A study conducted on 660,000
Americans aged 21 to 98, revealed that those who engaged in the recommended
level of physical activity were 31 percent less likely to die during the period
of the study. Again, I don’t want to sell you a dogmatic idea; a bit of
exercise does not stop you from dying. Death is inevitable. Does exercise,
coupled with an overall healthy lifestyle improve your longevity? Yes.
6. Prevents Cognitive Decline: Most people
today associate fitness and health merely with physical looks. Yes, regular exercise keeps you in
shape; but is that all it does? No. Exercise has mental benefits too!
Let’s face it. As we age, our brains do get
a little hazy. While exercise can’t stop any serious brain diseases such as
Alzheimer’s and ADHD it can definitely slow down the process of cognitive decline.
Exercise facilitates blood flow all over the body, including our brains. The
release of certain neurotransmitters prevent the degradation of the
hippocampus, an important part of brain essential for memory and learning, as
we age.
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