Saturday 7 January 2012

The Awesome Power of Physical Activity and Exercise

By Dr Graeme Teague


Physical activity and exercise can make a positive impact on your body and whole life like nothing else can. Over the last twenty or so years, lots of research has confirmed this truth, so it's not even debatable anymore. Increasing your level of activity is almost always beneficial, so it's recommended to everyone. Your body can become fitter and stronger in numerous ways. Now is a good time to start, no matter what your age. Research indicates that even older people can gain real advantages by exercising. What follows are just a few advantages of getting physical activity and exercise that are good to know about.

Whenever you experience stress or stressors, your body works to protect itself with the release of certain hormones. In time you extract a toll on your body if you don't have a way to manage stress in your life. Getting enough exercise is one great way you can get the leg up on stress in your life. Keep stress away throughout the day by developing a regular exercise routine and staying active. That translates into a feeling of relaxation because all the processes within are not tuned-up to fight stress. You can improve your self esteem with regular workouts. There are no words to describe the feeling of pride and accomplishment you'll feel as the weight that has been holding you back comes off. Your personal pride at your new found reflection and weight loss pales in comparison to the benefits your self esteem and sense of self worth will gain as a result. The unintended consequence is that this new sense of self you're experiencing will bleed over, in a positive way, to other aspects of your life.

Such elevations in your body chemistry can be effective ways to reduce depression or other mood related disorders. You will also notice a compounding effect with exercise and your moods due to a typical increase in other positive feelings that commonly occur with regular workouts. Feeling better emotionally is a benefit you can get from any regular physical activity, even walking.

Regular exercise can help you sleep more soundly, or reduce problems with insomnia. This is something that often happens when you follow an exercise program, though it would be hard to pinpoint one particular reason for it. Sleep comes more naturally to you as you feel less anxious and stressed out. Your fitness routine also tires out your body, making it more ready for sleep. A fitness program can also help pregnant women fall asleep more easily. It is well known that carrying a baby makes getting comfortable a challenge when time to fall asleep. There are many impressive benefits to performing regularly exercise and fitness activities. Even if you are limited in the exercises you're capable of doing, some exercises are better than none. After a long period of inactivity it is wise to seek medical attention and permission before starting an exercise regimen. Start slow and work up to a full exercise program. It is very important to start slow and be patient. Doing this means you can enjoy sustainable results and, at the same time, lowers your risk of injury.

The above advantages of physical activity and exercise are really just the tip of the iceberg. The benefits you gain from this can be considered holistic, as they extend to all areas of your health. Also, consider the benefits as also extending into your daily life and quality of it, too. Being in a more positive frame of mind will also change other people's reactions to you, as they'll pick up on your mood.




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