Benefits of Exercise

We have always heard the word ‘fitness’ and ‘health’. We use it ourselves when we say such phrases like ‘fitness
is the key’ and ‘health is wealth’. The word health means the idea of ‘being well’. When a person functions well
physically as well as mentally, we call that person healthy and fit.
A healthy lifestyle demands regular exercise, and it is an integral part of being fit. Study after study has shown us
the various benefits it can have. Not only does regular exercise help you reduce your risk of developing diseases and
manage your weight, but it can also help prevent and treat mental health problems. Exercise is a great way to unwind from
the stresses of life and can boost your wellbeing and mood. No matter what one’s age, everyone gets benefitted from
regular exercise. To instill healthy habits that may last a lifetime of children, one makes their kids active from an early
age. Being active is a huge benefit for older people and seniors.
Exercise helps in the stimulation muscles development, joints and bones, as well as the lungs and heart. It helps
children maintain a constant healthy weight. Daily exercise also provides kids with the opportunity to make friends and
interact with other people. Exercise helps young people manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Compared with previous generations, sedentary lifestyles, jobs, and long commutes have put us more at risk of
the dangers of inactivity and unhealthy. Guidelines recommend us to take as much opportunity as we can to do exercise
and be active. Every adult should aim at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity over the course of the week.
Strengthening exercises are also very important to do at least two days a week. Activities such as exercising with weights
or heavy gardening can be included in strengthening exercises. One should aim to do at least some physical activity every
day.

There are a whole host of benefits of being as active as possible and reduces one chance of getting several health
conditions. Exercising regularly improves your muscular, bone health, cardiorespiratory fitness. It reduces your risk of
hypertension or high blood pressure, stroke, coronary heart disease and some cancers. It reduces depression and anxiety
and boosts good mental health with good wellbeing and mood.

Whether you have always been active or you’re just starting, make sure you take slow steps to stay, avoid injury
and things like a muscle strain. It’s important to drink enough water to keep you hydrated and to eat the right foods to
provide the fuel you need to exercise. But a balanced, wholesome diet is the best plan of action for most people.