Why is working out good for you?

We all know that exercise is beneficial when it comes to weight loss. However, that is not where its benefits end.

Exercising and being active have a long list of health benefits that help both a physical and mental well-being and can even help you live a longer, healthier life!

So next time you think about putting off that workout until tomorrow, have a think about how your body and mind can benefit from doing that workout today and why exercise should be part of your daily routine.

It helps with weight loss - when it comes to weight loss it’s important to remember how much nutrition plays a role in this journey, but if you’re wanting to shed those extra pounds and burn more calories, exercise is the answer. The more calories you burn, the quicker your weight loss journey will be.

It helps to reduce stress - when we work out our brain releases endorphins known as the ‘happy hormone’! The release of this hormone can help to boost our mood and in turn make us feel more relaxed, less stressed and has also been proven to help with depression and anxiety.

It helps to reduce the risk of illness - lack of exercise can be linked to a long list of health complications such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, depression, many types of cancer and more.

Increasing your physical activity can help to prevent or manage these health concerns. It can boost your energy! - sounds counter intuitive doesn’t it? You use your energy for your workout so how could you gain more energy?

As we exercise, our body delivers oxygen and nutrients to our tissues and helps our cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When this improves, your heart and lung health improves, therefore giving you more energy to go about your day to day tasks.

It aids better sleep - if you struggle with sleepless nights, you will definitely reap the benefits of exercise. Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. However, don’t do anything too intensive close to your bed time as this can make you feel more awake!

Increases sense of achievement - whether you worked out for 5 minutes, 20 minutes or 2 hours, getting up and exercising is something to be proud of. We know that some days are easier than others so if you are having a bad day know that even a 5 minute workout is an achievement.