Everyone heard about
the statement, that is "USE IT OR
LOST IT"? It's true. If you don't use your body, you will surely lose
it. Your muscles will become flabby and weak. Your heart and lungs won't function
efficiently. And your joints will be stiff and easily injured. So, one must do
exercise regularly, some people give breaks. This doesn't show the result on
body. Being consistent with exercise, therefore, is probably the most important
factor in achieving desired results. It helps us in so many ways. They are:
Exercise helps prevent diseases: Our bodies were meant to
move; they actually crave exercise. Regular exercise is necessary for physical
fitness and good health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, high
blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases. It can also improve your
appearance and delay the aging process.
Exercise strengthens your muscles: Exercising with weights
(weighing machines like dumbles & etc.) and other forms of resistance
training develops your muscles, bones and ligaments for increased strength and
endurance. Your posture can be improved and your muscles become more firm and
toned. You will feel better & look better.
Exercise improves stamina: When you exercise, your body uses
energy to keep going. Aerobic exercise involves continuous and rhythmic
physical motion, such as walking and bicycling. It improves your stamina by
training your body to become more efficient and use less energy for the same
amount of work. As your conditioning level improves, your heart rate and
breathing rate return to resting levels/normal much sooner from strenuous
activity.
Exercise improves quality of life: Once you begin to
exercise regularly, you will discover many more reasons, why exercise is so
important to improving the quality of your life. It reduces stress, lifts moods
and helps you sleep better. It can keep you looking and feeling younger
throughout your entire life.
Exercise enhances flexibility: Stretching exercises are also
important for good posture. They keep your body limber, so that you can bend,
reach and twist. Improving your flexibility through exercise reduces the chance
of injury and improves balance and co-ordination. If you have stiff, tense
areas, such as the upper back or neck, performing specific stretches can help
"loosen" those muscles, helping you feel more relaxed.
Exercise controls weight: Exercise is also a key to weight
control, because it burns calories. If you burn-off more calories than you take
in, you lose weight.