All the benefits of exercise

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All the benefits of exercise

Learn about 60+ good things that exercise can do for you and discover your own motivational reasons to get off the couch!

When was the last time you remember yourself exercising?

Was it a long time ago, right before… biology class maybe? Are you one of those people who find it extremely difficult to get motivated to exercise? Have you started and quitted more times than you can remember during this past year?

No shame, no worries, no self-criticism needed! Each one of us needs their own “key” reasons in order to unlock their desire to make physical exercise a habit and actually enjoy doing it. Luckily, working out can be beneficial for so many different things in our lives that you can definitely find the reasons to get yourself moving.

Have a look at all the reason to exercise below and pick the ones that pique your interest and make you want to get off the couch and get moving!

It will strengthen my bones.
It will make my heart stronger.
It will improve my posture.
It will improve my blood cholesterol levels.
It will improve the function of my joints.
It will increase my muscle strength.
It will cause my cells to get better oxygenated.
It will increase my stamina.
It will help my body remain fit and strong.
It will improve my appetite.
It will improve the firmness of my skin.
It will decrease the pain of my lower back.
It will improve my sports performance.
It will increase my pain tolerance.
It will improve my balance.
It will lessen feelings of fatigue.
It will help me improve my nutritional habits.
It will increase my life expectancy.

It will improve my mood.
It will increase my self-confidence.
It will reduce my stress levels.
It will make me happier.
It will improve the quality of my sleep.
It will reduce the chances of depression.
It will increase my energy levels.
It will relieve me from stress and anxiety.
It will help me deal with addictions.
It will improve my body image.
It will strengthen my self-control.
It will improve my sex life.
It will improve my self-esteem.
It will help me focus on my goals.
It will strengthen my emotional resilience.
It will provide me with an outlet from difficulties.
It will improve my life quality.
It will teach me discipline.

It will improve learning abilities.
It will keep me mentally fit.
It will improve my mental health.
It will slow down my brain aging process.
It will protect me from dementia.
It will strengthen my memory.
It will improve my coordination skills and my movement.
It will increase my productivity.
It will enhance my creative thinking.
It will improve my concentration abilities.
It will improve my self-discipline.
It will increase my mindfulness.
It will help me retain my critical thinking abilities.

It will strengthen my immune system.
It will protect me from colds and viruses.
It will reduce my blood pressure.
It will reduce my blood sugar levels.
It will reduce the risk of diabetes.
It will reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
It will reduce the risk of sarcopenia and osteoporosis.
It will protect me from stroke.
It will reduce the risk of chronic disease.
It will reduce the risk of falls and accidents.
It will protect me from muscle mass loss.
It will reduce the risk of osteoarthritis.
It will reduce the risk of hip fracture.
It will protect me from metabolic syndrome.
It will slow the aging process.

Did you pick enough to get you off the couch? Now that you have your reasons, make sure you double-check with your physician, especially if there are health issues involved, if you have obesity or if you are over 40 years old. Then, make sure you choose the right type of exercise for your body type, your needs and, above all, your personality!

Remember that the best exercise for you is the one you love. That’s the only type that you’ll manage to turn into a long-term habit.

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