Those of you who have read my exercise story know that I enjoy exercise. To motivate you about exercise I am sharing with you some of the benefits regular excise. By focusing on the value of vigorous exercise it is easier to stay motivated and committed to a training regimen.
The benefits of regular exercise:
- Increased life span
- Increased vitality and energy
- Decreased body fat
- Increased muscle mass and strength
- Stronger bones, joints, and ligaments
- Increased stamina and flexibility
- Lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
- Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
- Reduced depression and increased enthusiasm
- Improved sleep and falling asleep faster
- Improved mood and enhanced self esteem
Everyone’s favorite reason to exercise:
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Bragging Rights about your personal fitness
Many of the benefits of exercise are also the benefits of a healthy whole-foods, plant-based diet. Combining a healthy diet with exercise will not only make you a better person, it will change your life.
If you really enjoy eating, then exercise is for you because the more you exercise the more food you have to eat. Whether you want to run a marathon, improve your self image, or just make yourself happy, exercise is the only way to go. On days where I run until I can’t run anymore, or lift until I can’t lift another repetition, I am happier, hungrier, and more excited about life. Humans just are not meant to sit in offices or in front of TV’s all day.
Never have time to exercise?
Put on your shoes right now.
Run (slowly) around the block. Yes, you, right now. We both know you have the time because you just read this post. If you’re at work, take a “coffee break” and give it a try. If you’re in nice shoes, walk around the block quickly twice, or take your shoes off and go up and down the stairs a few times. If anyone sees you, smile and say hello.
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