Pros of Exercising
There are many pros of exercising. Being active doesn't just help you
physically, but mentally as well. Some people exercise to clear their
mind and de-stress a little bit.
Listed below are some ways that exercise can help you mentally and
not just physically.
physically, but mentally as well. Some people exercise to clear their
mind and de-stress a little bit.
Listed below are some ways that exercise can help you mentally and
not just physically.
Exercise Can Make You Feel Happier
Exercise has been known to improve your mood. It can help you
to not feel so depressed or anxious. Exercising has been shown to
decrease people's depression or anxiety because it distracts you and
lets you relax.
to not feel so depressed or anxious. Exercising has been shown to
decrease people's depression or anxiety because it distracts you and
lets you relax.
In Can Increase Energy Levels
Exercise can make you feel less fatigue and more energetic.
Regular physical activity can also increase energy levels in
people who are suffering from a chronic illness. Studies have
shown that just six weeks of regular exercise can reduce the feelings
of fatigue.
Regular physical activity can also increase energy levels in
people who are suffering from a chronic illness. Studies have
shown that just six weeks of regular exercise can reduce the feelings
of fatigue.
It Can Help Your Brain Health and Memory
Exercise has been known to improve the memory's of those who
are suffering from serious memory loss such as Alzheimer's or
dementia. The reason for this is because when you're exercising,
there is more blood flowing to your brain, and clears your mind
and also helps your brain to stay healthy.
are suffering from serious memory loss such as Alzheimer's or
dementia. The reason for this is because when you're exercising,
there is more blood flowing to your brain, and clears your mind
and also helps your brain to stay healthy.
Learn to set - and achieve - goals
Setting and achieving fitness goals is a great way to boost your
confidence. According to Dr. Axe from 11 Benefits of Exercise, “A
2002 study examined three groups of people. Group one, the control
group, was told to track how often each person exercised throughout
the week. The second group, the motivation group, was given the same
instructions, but also read a motivational speech. Group three, the intention
group, added on to the previous groups by asking people to create a plan
that set a specific day, time and place to exercise. Group three had a much
higher rate of actually following through, at a tune of 91 percent, while the
control group exercised at least 38 percent of a week. The motivatioln
group actually exercised the least, with just 35 percent.
confidence. According to Dr. Axe from 11 Benefits of Exercise, “A
2002 study examined three groups of people. Group one, the control
group, was told to track how often each person exercised throughout
the week. The second group, the motivation group, was given the same
instructions, but also read a motivational speech. Group three, the intention
group, added on to the previous groups by asking people to create a plan
that set a specific day, time and place to exercise. Group three had a much
higher rate of actually following through, at a tune of 91 percent, while the
control group exercised at least 38 percent of a week. The motivatioln
group actually exercised the least, with just 35 percent.
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