There's no doubt that being physically active is good for your health and should be part of your daily routine. But that's not the only benefit.
A lot of people hit the gym to lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, build muscles, and get the body of their dreams.
But exercise goes way beyond weight loss.
Working out doesn't only have physical benefits; it has a tremendous impact on your mental health too.
Luckily, everyone can tap into the incredible benefits of exercise, regardless of age, size, fitness level, or race.
What's more? Reaping the benefits of exercise is easier than you think.
You don't actually have to spend hours working out in the gym to enjoy the benefits of exercise.
Spending as little as 30 minutes every day can boost your mental health, reduce stress and anxiety, improve your sex life, and even add years to your life (Not a bad reward for sweating for a few minutes).
The miracle cure also makes you sleep better, improve your relationships, and boost your self-confidence.
Let's dig right in!
1. It Can Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease
Lack of regular exercise is a cause of many chronic diseases.
When you don't exercise often, you start storing fat in unwanted places, including your belly. The increase in belly fat makes you prone to type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and could even cause death.
On the other hand, exercising for 15 minutes every day fights the intra-abdominal fats that could increase the risk for several chronic diseases, including cancer.
Exercising regularly reduces your blood pressure and blood fat levels.
2. It Can Help With Relaxation And Sleep Quality
Finding it hard to sleep at night? Your body could be sending you a signal to exercise.
Working out drains energy, especially after rigorous training.
The brain makes up for the energy depletion by inducing quality sleep.
Many sleep experts have reached similar conclusions about the tremendous benefits of exercise to sleep.
In fact, according to research on young women who have insomnia, it was discovered that 150 minutes of exercise increased their sleep quality by over 68%.
3. It Can Improve Your Sex Life
You could train yourself to have better sex by training your sex muscles.
Doing a few pushups, sit-ups and lunges help to strengthen the shoulder, chest, and thighs.
We use all these muscles during sex, and exercising these muscles improves their flexibility, which in turn, improves your sex life.
Another impressive way exercise helps your sex life is by increasing your blood flow.
The increase in blood circulation releases testosterone, which boosts sex drive in men.
Besides, your self-confidence gets a big boost after a workout session, which has a big effect when you're on the bed too.
According to one study carried out on a group of women, a large percentage of the group experienced orgasms after they included more strenuous exercises into their routine.
Pro tip: Overworking your muscles can harm your sex life, so I recommend you do light exercises a few hours before sexual intercourse.
4. You Might Get Happier
Depression has emerged as one of the leading causes of death globally, affecting more than 264 million people worldwide.
What's worse? There's no miracle drug that cures depression.
Feeling depressed? Exercise.
Exercise triggers the release of feel-good hormones: Dopamine, endorphins, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
These hormones make us feel good, reduce stress levels, and cures depression. Walking for a few minutes could literally make you feel happier.
5. Slows Your Aging
As we age, our muscles and bones tend to weaken, and we lose healthy brain cells (explains dementia).
Luckily, exercise stimulates the release of special proteins and enzymes that improve the function of the brain. These chemicals help you think better and sharpen your memory.
Final Thoughts
The importance of exercise cannot be overstated. If you're only working out to get that banging bod or heck, you want to lose weight; you're doing more than you know.
Exercising is actually medicine, and your body will love you for it.
