Health and WellnessExercises & Fitness
The benefits of exercise are numerous, and people whose lifestyles include physical activities are less likely to die early, or to experience major illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer. In an age where people’s health are at risk due to stress, other emotional and environmental factors, exercise is the best remedy one can recommend to put you on the path to a well-balanced lifestyle.
Did you know?
Research shows that regular exercise can:
- increase levels of HDL or "good" cholesterol
- lower high blood pressure
- help improve body composition by burning fat
- promote healthy blood sugar levels
- promote bone density
- boost the immune system
- exercising releases chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, that have a strong positive affect on your mood and reduce chances of depression.
- improve your self-image
If you have a busy schedule and find it hard to fit in physical activities, try to include exercise in your everyday routine. You will be surprised at what can help you improve your fitness!
- take the stairs instead of using lifts
- walk up moving escalators
- walk instead of taking the car for short journeys
- housework
- DIY and gardening
Exercise is fun! Extrapounds.com recommends: