Why Should I Exercise?

What does working out and or fitness mean to you? Is it something you just do because your suppose to? Because you think 20 min on a treadmill and a set of machines three times a week will help you lose that 60 lbs? Lets get real here people, real goals require real work. Doing a Yoga, or kickboxing class once a week is all good and well but its not going to get you where you most likely want to be. Working out has tons of real effects on you other than, self esteem, good attitude, positive mind set, confidence, and pride.

1.      Exercise improves your mood. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Regular physical activity can even help prevent depression.

2.       Exercise combats chronic diseases.

Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent osteoporosis? Physical activity might be the ticket. Regular physical activity can help you prevent — or manage — high blood pressure. Your cholesterol will benefit, too. Regular physical activity boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol while decreasing triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the buildup of plaques in your arteries. And there's more. Regular physical activity can help you prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.

3.       Exercise helps you manage your weight.

Want to drop those excess pounds? Trade some couch time for walking or other physical activities. This one's a no-brainer. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn — and the easier it is to keep your weight under control. You don't even need to set aside major chunks of time for working out. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during your lunch break. Do jumping jacks during commercials. Better yet, turn off the TV and take a brisk walk. Dedicated workouts are great, but physical activity you accumulate throughout the day helps you burn calories, too.

Make it a point to get out at some point this weekend and really get your butt into gear, see how deconditioned or strong you are compared to what you thought. If you have any questions or concerns advice is always free, if you would like to set up an appt with me the initial visit is as well we can discuss my competitive rates from there. Have a great weekend!