Introduction
A larger percentage of the world’s population hardly ever exercise and this can be attributed to the fact that people have become busier and schedules become tighter with each day. The advancement in technology has also greatly influenced people’s lifestyles negatively such that they hardly ever exercise or engage in activities that boost their health. Several advantages accrue from a routine workout. Mayo Clinic Staff proposes that before embarking on any strenuous exercises, it is necessary to seek a doctor’s opinion to ensure that one keeps healthy and does not cause harm to their body (2014).
Burning Unwanted Calories
Working out enables the body to burn unwanted calories. The world today is battling with complications brought about by obesity, which later deteriorate to result in greater problems. For instance, one the hardest things to get rid of is belly fat. As one feeds on unhealthy foods that have a high fat percentage of calories, the food is transformed into fat that settles along the belly and later solidifies, making it hard to remove. Tecco (2016) proposes that this problem can easily be rectified by constantly engaging in exercises such as pushups and sit-ups. Apart from the health benefits accrued from having a firm stomach without excess fat, it also boosts one’s morale and self-esteem making it easier for one to improve their confidence.
Boosting metabolism is another advantage of working out. Because of increased metabolism, the body burns calories at a much faster rate resulting to a slimmer and firmer body. Increased metabolism is important in that it enables one maintain body weight. Exercises such as lifting weights are especially effective in burning calories and reducing weight (wikiHow, 2016).
Improving social life
One of the advantages of exercises includes better blood flow and having fun while exercising. This eventually translates to a much more relaxed lifestyle and one is able to have and maintain better interpersonal relationships. Online Bangalore suggests that although working out is not a popular culture in most societies, it is important that one develops their own workout routines and makes them interesting and enjoyable (n.d.). For example, instead of always exercising using a treadmill, one can opt to change their routine and run on a field or mark out a forest trail on which they can hike. All this counts as exercise and is especially interesting due to the exposure to the fresh air and scenic views along most of the commonly used trails. Other benefits are that it facilitates better sleep patterns. This is particularly for people who are struggling to fall asleep as it deepens sleep thereby eradicating insomnia.
Makes one less prone to diseases
According to the National Institute of Health (2015), most health problems and diseases are easily treated through exercise. High blood pressure can be maintained through regular exercise (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). Diseases such as depression, arthritis, and even stroke are easily treated trough exercise. Some of the diseases that can easily be prevented through regular exercise are coronary heart disease and prostate cancer. People who often exercise are leaner and stronger than those who do not, thereby achieving greater peak bone mass (NIH, 2016). When in need of gaining health benefits, having fun, improving one’s mood, one can easily achieve this through regular exercises.
Conclusion
Overall, the health benefits of engaging in exercises are numerous in comparison to those of eating healthy while being inactive. It is the most natural way of attaining good health and, therefore, all efforts should be made in educating the society regarding the benefits accrued. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. For a healthier body, only 30 minutes of intense physical activity is required. A little bit is better than nothing, and a bit more is best. So dust off those runners and just do it, for health and long life.
References
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2014, February 5). Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389?pg=1
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIH). (2015). Osteoporosis: Peak Bone Mass in Women. Retrieved from http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/bone_mass.pdf
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIH). (2016). Exercise for Your Bone Health retrieved from http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Exercise/exercise_bone_health.pdf
Online Bangalore. (n.d.). Exercise and Health: Stretching important when exercising. Retrieved from http://www.onlinebangalore.com/heal/tips/healexercise.html
Tecco, A. (2016). Why is exercise important? Health Discovery. Retrieved from http://www.healthdiscovery.net/articles/exercise_importa.htm
wikiHow. (2016). How to Lose Belly Fat. Retrieved from http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Belly-Fat
