Importance of Exercise

There are many reasons why we can find it hard to start exercising. Our everyday lives require less physical activity than in our grandparent’s day, we rely on cars to get around and spend hours sitting in front of computers.




 

Below are some of the importance of exercise.

Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease. In order words, if you don’t exercise you dramatically increase your risk of dying from heart attack.

Conversely, exercise means a healthier heart because it reduces several cardiovascular risks, including high blood pressure.

Being physically active can bolster good mental health and help you to manage stress , anxiety and even depression.

Regular exercise as you age keeps you strong, mobile and less dependent on others. 

Regular exercise can help you achieve and maintain and ideal weight, which can important in managing many health conditions, or may just make you feel happier about your appearance.

All exercise helps strengthen bones and muscles to some degree, but weight - bearing exercise, such as running, is especially good in promoting bone density and protecting against osteoporosis, which affects men as well as women.

Finally, different exercises help with all sorts of health niggles, such as digestion, poor posture and sleeplessness, and physical activity can be beneficial for a range of medical conditions, from diabetes to lower back pain.