4 Big Reasons to Exercise

Anyone who enjoys working out has there own individual set of reasons.  There may be some overlap of reasons and goals when discussing and comparing them with others, but each person has a unique combination of reasons as to why they exercise.  However  what you get out of working out, generally has the same main benefits for everyone.   People who exercise enjoy the benefits of being more productive, happier, sleeping better, and longer life.

Be More Productive

When you exercise, you increase your heart rate.  Your blood flows carry more oxygen to every part of your body, including your brain.  This helps you improve your focus, sharpens your instincts and increases your energy.  All of this amounts to someone who wants to do more with their time.  Whether that means getting more errands done one day, or to start tackling a long anticipated project the next.  When that blood starts flowing you’ll be looking for more things to do.  Ask anyone who exercises and they will tell you they get more done.  

The Happiness Factor

People who exercise, have more energy and get more things done are generally happier.   Additionally, exercise makes you feel and look better.  When you combine all of that, what’s not to be happy about? Your clothes fit better, you project happiness through a smile, your posture, your conversation.  It rubs off on others.  People want to be around you.   Especially personal trainers 💪.   They love working with personal training clients who have a positive attitude. 

Better Sleep

Is there anyone who couldn’t use more sleep?  Exercise is definitely one way to improve your sleep.  Studies show that as little as 30 minutes of exercise daily can help improve sleep immediately.  Exercise helps raise our core body temperature.  Which, by contrast, hours after exercising when your core body temperature falls, this starts to signal to the body that it is time to sleep, inducing a bit of sleepiness.  For those who enjoy evening workouts, this is welcome news.

Live Longer

And prosper.  Yes, why not live longer and enjoy a better quality of life?  Those who enjoy regular exercise are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and perform better during annual medical examinations.  Everything you do comes down to this general principle.  Live well, love long.  Live poorly, live less.

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