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Top 9 Benefits of Exercise Regularly

We all know that exercise is important to maintain a healthy weight. Well, Now when it comes to exercise all about taking care of yourself and it's about your long-term health. Your exercise today is going to pay off in the future when you're older, so just do it. The first benefit of exercise is healthier skin. I just wanted to say that regular exercise can make such a big difference to your skin and I noticed that I was working out a lot more in the summer because you're just more active in the summer it's nicer weather and my skin was better. So why exactly is that that exercise helps with skin? There are a few reasons.

1 - One is better circulation when you work out you're getting better circulation and better blood flow and as a result of that your skin is healthier. It is getting more of the nutrients from your blood the other thing is something called oxidative stress. You don't need to know the details. You can find out more in the description if you want but basically oxidative stress is a type of stress that your body experiences and it can cause something like skin wrinkling and aging. Regular moderate exercise can reduce this type of stress on your body and it can help your body boost its natural antioxidants and as a result of that your skin looks younger for longer. 

2 - The second benefit is improved memory and brain health. When you exercise, your heart rate increases and as a result of that there is better blood flow to the brain and this better blood flow means that there's more oxygen to the brain which definitely has an impact on brain health. When it comes to memory, exercise also makes a difference. So there's a part of the brain known as the hippocampus and this part of the brain is associated with memory and learning and exercise happens to increase the size of this part of the brain. So it definitely is something that is worthwhile. Something that you should be doing. If you have any concerns related to brain health and memory, make exercise a priority and it doesn't need to be complicated. A lot of people think that they have to go to the gym to get these benefits of exercise. Not really. In a lot of the studies that I looked at simple exercise... that's like brisk walking (not a stroll in the park but brisk walking) had quite a big impact on brain health. So keep it simple if that's what works for you. You need to find exercise that you enjoy because if you don't enjoy it, you're not going to do it but exercise definitely is important for brain health. 

3 - increased energy levels. Now I do find this to be true when I'm working out diligently I have a lot more energy and I noticed that I can get a lot more done in my day and I'm a lot more productive than when I'm not working out. So definitely is something that has worked for me but what does the science say? There have been several studies on exercise and fatigue and there definitely is a link. Exercise can help reduce fatigue. I will link some of the studies in the description so you can read more there. Now while we're on the topic of energy levels and exercise I should point out that there is a fine line between exercising enough and over exercise and if you are venturing into over exercise it can cause a lot of tiredness and a lot of fatigue. So you need to recognize when you're over exercising. That is easier said than done but if you do find that your workouts are not helping you... your energy levels are really really low, cut back and go talk to a doctor to get a second opinion. It really is important not to overexercise. I will put more information on over-exercise in the description. 

4 - Lowered stress. Stress is an inevitable part of life - you can't escape it but you can manage it and exercise is one way to help manage your stress. Exercise basically helps your body deal with stresses a lot better - it makes your body stronger and not immune but just generally better at dealing with stress. Bear in mind that when you're exercising you need to exercise within your limits and not over exercise because over exercise causes a lot of stress. A good amount of exercise teaches your body how to deal with stress. 

5 - increased happiness and better mood. Exercise increases our production of endorphins. You may have heard about endorphins. What are they? They're basically chemicals that your body produces that can help you feel good and reduce pain. So if you want to increase the endorphins in your body.. a good way to do it is through exercise. Exercise also helps with better mood ,anxiety and depression and I do find this to be the case. If I'm not in the best mood and if I go for a long brisk walk I do feel a lot better. Part of it is just getting outdoors and the other thing is actually getting the exercise. 

6 - Lowered risk of heart disease. Okay, so we're going to get a little bit more serious for the next two benefits. So heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women across the globe. It's actually how my mother passed away at the age of 51. There is one thing that you can do to reduce your risk and that is moderate exercise on a regular basis. There is actually a study that showed that people who had higher levels of activity reduced their heart disease risk by over 20%. My suggestion to you if you have heart disease in the family (the way I do) definitely make exercise a priority because it is something that you could do very easily to reduce your risk and you don't have to do anything elaborate. Even something as simple as brisk walking or swimming can do. Now before you start any exercise regimen it is always a good idea to talk to doctor just in case there any contradictions. Just make sure you're doing it safely. 

7 - Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Now since we've talked about heart disease, I wanted to talk about diabetes as well because it's something does affect my family. I have a family history of diabetes on both sides...both my mother's side and my father's side. And in North America there are 100 million people who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. That is a big number and a lot of people who have pre-diabetes don't even know that they have it. You guessed it - exercise! It's obviously not the only thing but it is definitely an important thing. A 2016 study found that 150 minutes of moderate exercise reduced the risk of diabetes by 26% - that's actually a substantial decrease in the risk just from five days of working out 30 minutes every day. It's something that's definitely doable and if you work out even more you can get some more health benefits depending on how you do your workout. Now what is moderate exercise? That's the confusing part, so I have a lot more information in the description but I wanted to talk about just a few activities to give you an idea. Something like brisk walking where you're raising your heart rate to a moderate level can be moderate exercise. Swimming as well. If you enjoy swimming is moderate exercise.. it could be vigorous if you're doing a lot of laps but if you're just doing swimming at a regular pace it can be moderate exercise and tennis.. playing tennis, playing sports of certain types can be moderate. So it is something that you can incorporate into your life without even going to the gym if going to the gym is not your thing. 

8 - Better bone health. Now you might be thinking bone health? Well I'm young... I don't need to worry about bone health. No. Here's the thing with bone health. When you're 35, you start to lose a lot more bone mass than you rebuild so your bone health is in decline after 35 so you really should consider starting to take care of your bones early on and even if you're 35 , 45 doesn't matter. It's never too late to start taking care of your bones and one way to do this is through weight-bearing exercise. I suggest finding something that you enjoy that can actually help with your bone health. 

9 - Exercise can help with better sleep. Now I personally find that when I exercise a lot more like I was exercising in the summer, I had a lot better sleep. Now that it's the winter, I'm not working out as much. I do notice that there is... the sleep quality is not the same .So I do suggest working out more often if you want to sleep better and there are studies that show that there's a link between sleep quality and exercise. I will put them in the description so you can read more. So that sums up the benefits of exercise. I hope that at least some of these will motivate you to make exercise a priority in 2019 and really make it something that is a lifelong habit. I struggle personally too - it's not like I am perfect in this exercise department. I'm struggling but I'm learning and I'm pushing myself and I think that's what's important. I think the first step to making any change is knowing why you're doing it...