10 BENEFITS OF EXERCISES NO.10 WILL SHOCK YOU

"Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind." - Nelson Mandela

"Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood." - Unknown

 "Take care of your body; it's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn

Exercise refers to physical activity that is performed with the intention of improving or maintaining one's physical fitness and overall health.   There are so many benefits of exercises that we could talk about , but we will focus on the 10 most important ones from having better sleep quality, heathy brains to better Sex Life, the benefits are too many.

1. Better sleep quality

Exercises helps you sleep better at night and fights insomnia by making sure you are sufficiently tired before bedtime. 

Furthermore doing exercises help to relieve our stress hence keeping our mind and body relaxed, so negative thoughts will not keep you awake for hours at night.

2. Protection against health conditions

Despite making you physically strong, exercises also keeps your body healthier by keeping your blood sugar and insulin levels at healthy levels, reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases.

Besides helping in weight management, exercises also keeps obesity related diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases away.

3. Brain health / Enhanced cognitive health

Exercises are good for the brain. They trigger release of neurotrophic factors that facilitate the growth of braincells. They improve cognition, processing speed, memory and executive function such as adaptable thinking, self control and planning. Also exercises promote new nerve cells and stimulating activity in the brain. 

Protecting the health of nerve cells may help reduce risk of neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's.

4. Strong muscles and bones

Physical activity support healthy muscle mass and bone health. Increased bone density which reduces the risk of fractures and osteoporosis especially in older adults. It also aids mobility and balance and ultimately improving the quality of life.

5. Better work performance

Regular exercise helps one perform better at work, as it helps prevent work related fatigue and burnout. Also exercise increase energy levels and making people stay more alert and focused throughout the workday.

6. Weight Management

The most prominent benefit of physical activity is that it helps with weight management. Regular exercise paired with healthy eating habits can help you to achieve weight loss or maintain your ideal weight. Physical activity and exercise increases caloric output contributing to our total daily energy expenditure.

7. Boost energy levels

Regular exercise offers natural and effective way to boost energy levels. When you engage in physical activity your body releases endorphins which are natural mood elevators that increase energy and reduce feelings of fatigue.

8. Moods improvements/Improved sense of well being

Yes, exercises has been shown to improve your moods and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety and stress. It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity to the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve feelings of depression. Also increase production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain.

9. Improved self-confidence

Regular exercise can significantly boost self-confidence, leading to improved mental and emotional well-being. When you engage in physical activity, your body releases endorphins, often referred to as "feel-good" hormones. These endorphins can help reduce stress and anxiety, making you feel more positive about yourself. For instance, if you've ever experienced the sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging workout, you know how exercise can instill a sense of self-worth. Additionally, maintaining a consistent exercise routine can lead to better physical health, which in turn can enhance your self-esteem and confidence, reinforcing the mind-body connection that's so important for our overall well-being.

10. Better Sex Life 

It has been proven that exercise can boost sex drive. Doing exercises often strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation, muscle tones and enhance flexibility, all these improve sex life. 

Also the study has revealed exercise increase sexual function and desire in postmenopausal women.

Studies also shows that exercising even at least 160min/week over 6months period can improve erectile function in men. Men knows this.

Thanks for keeping reading my blog and this point 11 below is the bonus point for you my wonderful reader.

11. Exercise can reduce pain

Though chronic pain can be weakening, doing exercises frequently can help reduce it.

In many years, the suggestions for treating chronic pain was rest and inactivity. However recent studies show that exercise helps relieve one from chronic pain. 

For example, chronic soft tissue shoulder disorder, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia. Just to name a few.

Therefore exercising raise pain tolerance and decrease pain perception. Think about it and start doing exercises today even with small activity, it adds up in the long run.

All in all exercises makes us much happier, improve our skin appearance, lose some weight and keep it off, reduces the risks of chronic diseases.