Regular exercise has been associated with enhancing mood, keeping one fit and healthy. However, it may also be associated with other amazing health benefits which include but not limited to the following:
- IMPROVES BRAIN HEALTH AND FUNCTION
Regular exercise can improve brain function and memory. It promotes the flow of blood as well as oxygen to the brain, it also helps stimulate hormones that enhance growth of brain cells. Exercise helps increase natural antioxidants that reduces the effects of oxidative stress and inflammation on the structure and function of the brain. In older adults, exercise may help improve memory and learning thereby reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
2. IMPROVES HEARTH HEALTH
The blood circulation and flow during exercise decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, increases oxygen levels in the body and strengthens the heart. Regular exercise is good for the heart, helps lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of cardiac arrest and stroke.
3. AID WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Along with diet, regular exercise, helps in controlling as well as managing weight and obesity. To maintain a healthy weight, you must burn as much calories as you consume. Exercise helps you burn these calories, maintain a healthy weight and muscle mass.
4. REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES
Regular exercise helps prevent the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. It also helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels which has been linked to stroke, cardiac arrest and inflammation. Exercise also reduces the risk of some type of cancers.
5. IMPROVES SEXUAL HEALTH
Regular exercise improves your muscle, flexibility, energy levels, confidence and physical appearance. This may boost your sex life, studies have also shown that regular exercise enhance arousal for women and reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction in men.
Start exercising today, take a walk, run, jog, move your body, stay fit and healthy.
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