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There are tons of benefits to exercise and start running, swimming, lifting weights, or doing other activities. Here are just some of them, to keep you motivated to workout.
Exercise...
1. Makes You Happier
Exercise stimulates your body to release dopamine and serotonin, making you feel better when you exercise. This is what causes a 'runners high'. Regular exercise will make you happier during and after it, and happier overall. You won't feel drained & dead afterward, but have a nice afterglow and a righteously tired feeling.
2. Helps You Impress Ladies and Gents
Ladies and gents both think someone who's in shape is sexier. No denying that. And what many people think of as attractive can be achieved through exercise and good hygiene. Also, keeping fit means that you'll be around others who can appreciate you being attractive.
3. Can Make You Smarter
Exercise has been linked in studies with mice to increased brain functioning. Exercise can actually help your brain form neurons and brain cells, and thus learn faster.
So, take a balanced approach to your work and exercise. That time you take off to run can actually help you do better in the office, at school, or wherever you need your mental edge.
4. Can Increase Bone Density
Weight training in particular has been shown to increase bone density. This is relevant for people who are doing sports or martial arts and need strong bones, as well as older people trying to stay healthy. For combat sports or just staying healthy enough to move around, a definite advantage.
5. Mental Strength
Regularly exercising takes dedication. It can be fun and the benefits of exercise are numerous, but sometimes it just isn't enjoyable when you're tired and it's raining and you just feel like staying inside...
Sticking to your workout schedule in spite reasons not to proves to yourself that you have that kind of mental strength. And it helps you endure in other circumstances when you're under pressure.
6. Speeds Up Your Metabolism
Regular exercise will give you a faster metabolism than sedentary people. This'll help you burn off calories faster, and stay thin. You'll be able to eat that last slice of pie and not worry so much about your waistline.
7. Gives You a Great Social Outlet
Most people overlook their exercise as an aspect of their social circle, which is one of the greatest benefits of exercise. In exercise classes (yoga, step aerobics, etc.) you get to meet other people who share your desire to get in shape and exercise regularly.
For running, rollerblading, and biking you can find local communities as well. Having friends and a peer group that enjoys the same exercise that you do will keep you motivated to exercise, and make it fun.
Now that you know the benefits of exercise, start exercising! Get off your rear end, find a good workout plan, and try it. But, where to find a workout plan??
