Benefits of Regular Exercise
The biggest of the benefits of regular exercise that most people think of is the fact that it can help lose weight. But once you lose that weight, you should keep exercising in order to maintain your current weight. Anytime you perform some type of physical activity you will be burning calories. The more activity you perform and the more intense that activity, the more calories you will burn. By getting regular exercise you can also increase your energy levels. This happens because your body is functioning at a more complete level. By exercising regularly your muscle strength will increase which will help boost your endurance. I love to use the analogy of your body as car. With your car you want to make sure you change the oil regularly and keep it in the best condition as possible so that it does not break down on you. Well your body is the same way – you want to take care of it because when your body is operating at optimal performance your personal energy levels will increase.
The same way in which you want to keep your car running at top performance, when your body is doing the same you will also be able to more effectively combat any health problems. I remember when at one point when I first began my weight loss and health journey I lost 40 pounds over the course of several months. During that time I was exercising on a regular basis and eating very health. As a result I never got sick during that time. While everyone around me was catching the winter cold and feeling miserable, I was doing great and did not get sick again until I failed and stopped my regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
