The Benefits of Exercise

 

     Check out my short video explaining all the most important attributes of exercise, click on the link below to take you directly to my You Tube video~🏀⚽️⚾️🏈🎾

                                                              👉🏻  The Benefits of Exercise 👈🏻

     I have always been an exerciser, from my earliest memory, I was a kid on the move.  As I’ve gotten older it has been a priority because I understand the importance of the connection between activity and aging.  Let’s just say I am not going down without a fight.💪🏻  I try to do something different 5 days a week, I used to run every day for decades which eventually led to injuries, and I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was bored.  So mixing it up has increased compliance, reduced risk of injury, and increased my connection to others.  BTW, if you can find a friend, that is also a little trick to sticking to the program!👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Why we exercise:

1) We feel happier, we exercise for how we feel after.  As we exercise, we are promised an increase in endorphins, which help produce positive feeling, and reduce feeling of anxiety and depression.

2) Exercise helps with weight control by increasing your metabolism, thus burning more calories thru out the day.  Also, it helps maintain muscle mass as we age, crucial in aging well.

3) Physical activity not only helps with our muscles, but it helps to maintain strong bones, it helps to prevent osteoporosis.

4) Exercise increases energy.  You would think it would work to the opposite, but not true.  The more active we are the more energy we have.

5) Exercise can reduce the risk of chronic disease.  Regular exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, heart health and body composition.  It can also help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

6) Exercise can help with skin health.  Moderate exercise can provide antioxidant protection and promote blood flow, which can protect your skin and delay signs of aging.

7) Exercising can help your brain health and memory.  Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain and thus helps brain health and memory.  Among older adults, it can help protect mental function.

8) Exercise can help with relaxation and sleep quality.  Regular physical activity, regardless of whether it is aerobic or a combination of aerobic and resistance training, can help you sleep better and feel more energized during the day.  (I also find a nice 20 minute nap during the day helps tremendously)

9) Exercise can reduce pain.  Exercise has favorable effects on the pain associated with various conditions.    It can also increase pain tolerance.

10). Exercise can promote physical intimacy.  Engaging in regular exercise can strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation, tone muscles, and enhance flexibility.  All of which can improve your sex life.