Benefits of Physical Activity
So many benefits come from physical activity and make you feel and look much better. Physical activity impacts all aspects of our health; Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Mental and Social.
Physical Benefits of Exercise -
Physical Benefits of Exercise -
- Reduces Chances of Illness - Exercising strengthens your heart, meaning high blood pressure is reduced, strengthens bones (Reducing Osteoporosis) and also boosts your immune system which fights diseases.
- Weight Loss or Upholding weight - Doing physical activity helps you burn fat and lose weight but also will help in maintaining your weight if you want. When getting older, the metabolism slows meaning generally you would become bigger, but physical activity speeds it up making it all better for you.
- Improves Strength and Flexibility in General- All the stretching and lifting will definitely have an impact on your strength and flexibility which will help you perform daily tasks much better than before.
- Helps the Brain- When doing exercise you regularly supply oxygen to the brain which helps it function much better.
- Sleep- Exercise helps you sleep better because it puts you into a deeper sleep and also helps you fall asleep faster.
- Generally Happier - Physical Activity helps the body release endorphins which is basically the 'happy hormone'. This makes you feel genuinely happy and reduces sadness and depression. Also exercise boosts your confidence and you tend to feel more independent in the sense of trusting yourself.
- Meet People - When doing a group sport or lessons you meet people from the community which broadens your social skills.
- Friendships - Helps maintain friendships because while doing physical activity you are usually happier and having a friend to share it with helps you socially and emotionally.