What better way to start off my new blog than to give you some of the MANY reasons as to why you need fitness in your life. Yes, exercise can leave you looking and feeling better, we all know that, but did you know that exercise can also do the following –
- Increases your chances of living longer
- Strengthens your bones, slows the loss of bone density (Osteoporosis)
- Strengthens your muscles, increases mass & strength
- Reduces your risk of Cardiovascular disease
- Controls your weight
- Reduces your risk of some cancers (colon, breast, endometrial and lung cancer)
- Improves ability to manage pain
- Improves quality of life
- Improves ability to do daily activities
- Reduces your risk of Type 2 diabetes
- Reduces stress
- Improves Self Esteem
- Prevents cognitive decline
- Improves memory
- Helps control addiction
- Increases relaxation, improves sleeping patterns
- Boosts creativity
- Increases productivity
- Boosts immune system, prevents colds
- Improves sex life, combats impotence, boosts libido
- Reduces risk of stroke
- Promotes healthy pregnancy
- Decreases anxiety
- Relieves symptoms of depression
- Improves mood
While I could go on, this gives you a pretty good idea of why you need fitness in your life. So, stop making excuses and get active! Starting is the hardest part, but once you do, stopping becomes even harder 😉
