Why Should We Exercise?

But i'm happy the way I am.

I feel pretty good already.

I have good genes.

I don't know where to start.

I don't have time.

I don't like to sweat.

Ok, I admit, I'm lazy.

There are many reasons why we don't exercise, but why should we?

The evidence is overhelmingg.Of all the choices, we can make to stay healthy, the decision to exercise regularly may be the most important.An estimated 250,000 deaths each year occur due to the lack of the regular physical activity.A study found that those who walked or jogged for the just 30 minutes six or more times, a month, had a 43 percent lower risk of death than sedentary people.

Consider these reasons to exercise:

Exercise reduces the risk of obesiy

Obese individuals are also at higher risk for cancers of the uterus, kidney, colon, breat, and gallbladder.

Exercise, more so than diet, is the key to health and longevity

Instead of asking obese patients to diet, it would be better to encourage them to improve fitness by going for three 10-minute walks a day.Fitness, not weight, is what is really important in health.And that's good news because most people have more control over exercise than do over their weight, which has a strong genetic component.exercise and diet are of equal importance, but if there's only ont thing a patient can do, it's better they opt for exercise , because good exercise habits are usually maintained.diets are not.

Exercise can prevent heart disease and stroke

The heart becomes stronger, blood pressure drops, HDL (good) cholestrol increases, LDL (bad) cholestrol and triglycerides decreases.The risk for heart attack may drop 20% in regular exercise.

Boosts our immune system, which means fever infections

Combats osteoporosis

Weight-bearing exercises(walking, resistance training,etc.) builds bone density.

Helps prevent back pain

The increased flexibility, balance, and tone promote a good defense against back injuries and provide for faster healing.

Releases and relieves stress

Regular physical activity allows us to manage our life stressors more effectively.

Improves our self esteem

With improving fitness we begin to look and feel better.

Helps us manage our blood pressure

The three most important, non-drug, methods of lowering blood pressure include sodium restriction, weight control and regular aerobic exercise.

Improves our mood

Releasing natural endorphins, our bodies benefit by having more energy and less susceptibility to depression.

Helps us manage our blood sugars

Prevents the occurrence of types 2 diabetes and, in those who are already diabetic, some are able to decrease or stop medicines altogether with regular exercise.