Seven benefits of regular physical activity

Regular physical activity can improve muscle strength and increase endurance. Exercise brings oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently
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Ažurirano: 22.07.2017. 18:14h

It is known that exercises are good and desirable for people's health, and the reputable Mayo Clinic gives reasons why this is so. Among other things, they state improvement of health conditions, increase of mood, improvement of sex life.

Do you want to feel better, have more energy and indulge in a healthy lifestyle? "Just exercise," states the recommendations of the international Mayo Clinic.

They state that the health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore, and that everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, gender or physical ability.

Here are seven reasons exercise can make you happy:

1. Exercise controls weight

Regular exercise reduces body weight and maintains it. By engaging in physical activity, calories are consumed, and the more intense the activity, the more calories are consumed.

Going to the gym regularly is great, but don't worry if you can't find a lot of time to exercise. To reap the benefits of exercise, you need to become more active throughout the day. Use the stairs instead of the elevator or do chores around the house.

2. Exercise as a fight against disease

Worried about heart disease? Do you have problems with high blood pressure? No matter what your current weight is, whether you have cholesterol and triglycerides - exercise will help you and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health problems, including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression, many types of cancer, arthritis and numerous other diseases.

3. Exercise improves mood

In a bad mood? Or need to unwind after a stressful day? A session at the gym or a 30-minute walk can help. Physical activity stimulates different brain chemicals that can make you feel happy and relaxed.

Exercising makes you feel better, and exercising regularly can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

4. Exercise boosts energy

Regular physical activity can improve muscle strength and increase endurance. Exercise brings oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improves, you have more energy to tackle daily tasks.

5. Exercise promotes better sleep

Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. You just need to be careful not to exercise too close to bedtime.

6. Exercise improves sex life

Regular physical activity can improve energy levels and physical appearance, which can improve your sex life.

Regular physical activity can also increase arousal in women. Men who exercise regularly are less likely to experience erectile dysfunction than men who do not exercise.

7. Exercise can be fun!

Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable. It gives you the opportunity to relax, enjoy nature or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you bond with family or friends in a fun social environment, reports klix.ba.

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