The Benefits of Exercise: Radiate and Magnify positive energy with Regular Exercise
Exercise improves our cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
The cardiac muscles surrounding the heart strengthen and pump a significant blood volume, decreasing the heart rate while we exercise. We also develop more red blood cells, which improves the ability to bring oxygen to the muscles. Also, the Lungs become stronger, providing the oxygen it needs to deliver to the rest of the body!
Exercise Reduces several Health Risk Factors.
Exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, risk of Type 2 Diabetes and the risk of metabolic syndrome.
Research has shown that active people have a lower risk of colon and breast cancer and that it increases your life span.
Why is that?
Exercise increases metabolic rate, the rate at which your body burns calories. Your metabolic rate at rest is enhanced even after your workout session. Thus, your body burns more calories throughout the day because your body needs to use more energy to repair muscles and replenish ATP (energy) and glycogen (Dried Glucose) stores.
Exercise decreases the risk of falls.
Incorporating balance, coordination, and muscle-strengthening activities will reduce your risk of falling, especially as you age. Regular exercise creates a greater body-mind connection, improving motor function in our automatic nervous system.
Exercise improves our focus and concentration and makes us present! As a result, it is extremely beneficial for individuals who suffer from mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, and Autism.
Exercise improves Bone health.
Plyometric and resistance training exercises can slow the loss of bone density that comes with age. Sports that involve running and jumping are also advantageous.
This is especially important when we suffer from bone injuries or muscle tears around the bone, as your body's ability to heal and regenerate bone loss is determined by its density before the injury.
Exercise helps with weight loss and reduces the risk of obesity. Being physically active also helps with weight management by burning more calories and increasing muscle mass.
Exercise increases the feelings of well-being.
Exercise releases the "feel good" chemicals, enkephalin and endorphin, which are natural to feel phenomenal.
These chemicals provide that natural high post-exercise, especially after running or an endurance strength training session, lasting 2 - 4 hours after exercise all day.
Exercise improves mood, having more energy, and overall quality of life.
Exercise improves sleep; it is the ultimate solution for regular deep sleep and increasing REM sleep, where the brain processes emotions and we have vivid and emotional dreams.
Regular exercise helps people fall asleep faster and enjoy a deeper sleep. This allows the body to repair and regenerate and can help with sleep duration. As a result, it decreases middle-of-the-night wake-ups.
Exercise improves brain function.
Exercise reduces fatigue and improves alertness and concentration. It also improves blood circulation, increasing blood flow to the brain and improving function. As a result, it delivers oxygen at a faster pace, which leads to sharper thinking.
A 2007 study shows that people learn 20 % faster when they exercise than those who live sedentary lifestyles.
Exercise increases self-esteem.
Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to our cells, which increases stem cell regeneration and reduces aging. Regular exercise can decrease wrinkles, improve hair growth and shape, and thus increase confidence.
Exercise releases chemicals that stimulate dopamine receptors in the brain, providing a feeling of accomplishment after the workout. As a result, the individual has increased motivation and ambition to complete life and work tasks, having daily feelings of empowerment.