The Many Benefits of Exercise

“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercises will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”- Edward Stanley. Taking the time to walk 3-5 times a week may save you health problems in the future. Exercising is a low-cost, but high-return investment in your health.

There are many physical aspects of your life that exercising can improve; it is not just for weight loss. Feeling tired? Regular exercise improves the function of your cardiovascular system, increasing oxygen flow to major tissues and muscles, such as the heart and lungs. Blood vessels also get more oxygen; with more oxygen reaching these areas you will feel like you have more energy. Do you have hyper-tension or a family history of it? High blood pressure is another physical ailment that can be prevented or lessened with physical activity because exercise lowers the body mass index of fat in a person.

Many diseases, such as colon cancer and adult-onset diabetes, can be prevented or improved through an increase of exercise. To view a full list and the statistics of how many people suffer from these diseases see the link www.nutristrategy.com/health.htm.

Not only does exercising help you physically feel better, but it can also improve your mental health. Physical activity can boost your mood by the release of natural endorphins in your brain, this decreases any anxiety and depression. Another mental benefit exercise delivers is brain function. People who exercise have a higher concentration level and a better memory than their couch potato peers do. The areas of the brain that are associated with these areas are stimulated.

So the next time you go to grab the remote, grab your walking shoes - your health will thank you.