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How Exercise Can Improve Your Lifestyle & Satisfaction

Most people know that exercise is good for them, however, many may not be aware that being physically active can completely change their lives! By joining one of many fitness clubs and committing to an exercise plan, individuals can reap a plethora of health and wellness benefits. There are countless ways that exercise can improve […]

Published: 7/21/14

Most people know that exercise is good for them, however, many may not be aware that being physically active can completely change their lives! By joining one of many fitness clubs and committing to an exercise plan, individuals can reap a plethora of health and wellness benefits. There are countless ways that exercise can improve a person’s lifestyle & satisfaction, but here is a list of 10 basic ways that exercise provides a real benefit:

A Chance to Become Social: By becoming a member of a fitness club, a person will be more likely to join fitness classes and talk to like-minded people.

Better Mood: Exercise has been proven to boost a person’s mood and increase the sense of overall satisfaction. The reason lies in the release of endorphins, which are the “feel good” hormones that give us a sense of euphoria, an overall sense of well-being and a decreased risk of developing anxiety and depression. Exercises that can promote a better mood and awareness include taking a walk around your neighborhood or performing yoga. Also, to better enhance your exercise regimen and mood, a person can include aromatherapy for an overall sense of well-being.

Boosts the Immune System: A person’s lifestyle and satisfaction will improve through exercise because when an individual exercises they strengthen their immune system. When a person has a stronger immune system their body is better able to fight off harmful infections. Also, since exercise does decrease a person’s stress levels, the decrease in stress will help people to have a stronger immune system which can make a person feel more energetic and healthier.

Decreased Blood Pressure: Exercise is a natural, medication free way to reduce blood pressure. Exercise can strengthen the heart muscle – and a stronger heart is able to pump blood more efficiently throughout the body, which decreases blood pressure. A few exercises that those with hypertension can safely perform include bicycling, light household chores, such as sweeping and mopping the floor, and swimming.

Gets You In the Mood: Exercise can improve a person’s sex drive and promote a better sex life. So, how does exercise increase sex drive? After participating in physical activity a person releases a large amount of pheromones via the sweat glands. Once people get a whiff of this biochemical odor, the brain becomes instinctively “in the mood.”

Improved Brain Function: A person who exercises consistently may reap the benefits of better brain function. This is demonstrated as increased memory capacity, a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a reduced risk of having strokes. The ability to plan and problem solve is also optimized by living a lifestyle that includes exercise.

Increases Longevity: Some people may be able to live longer, more satisfying lives if exercise is made a priority. According to the National Cancer Institute, a person who engages in physical activity a few times per week, regardless of body type, may add up to 4.5 years to their life span.

Promotes Restful Sleep: The average person typically gets less than six hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep can cause fatigue, low immunity and can decrease a person’s alertness, which can make a person more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. According to the National Sleep Foundation, exercise triggers an increase in body temperature, and the post-exercise drop in temperature may promote falling asleep. Also, by receiving a more rested night’s sleep, a person’s stress levels will decrease, helping the body to decrease its cortisol levels and stave off midsection weight gain.

Stronger Bones: Exercise can improve an individual’s lifestyle & satisfaction by decreasing their risks of developing osteoporosis and increasing their bone density and strength. Bone density and bone strength are increased during exercise by performing weight bearing activities. Weight bearing activities assist in the strengthening of the bones and stimulate the growth of new bone tissue. Activities that can increase bone strength include jogging, jumping rope, hiking, lifting weights and walking up a flight of stairs.

Svelte Physique: Through exercise, a leaner physique can be created because exercise promotes an increase in lean muscle tissue and helps to shed unhealthy body fat. Keep in mind that when exercising for weight loss, consistency is key and exercise should consist of both aerobic conditioning and strength training. The CDC recommends that individuals receive at least 150 minutes of exercise per week.

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