Benefits of Physical Exercise
Physical exercise can be defined as any structured, repetitive and purposeful movements of the body, introduced by skeletal muscles and it requires expenditure of energy. There are arguments against physical exercises indicating that they can cause some health issue like stress, addiction and even injuries. These arguments are however wrong, daily moderate physical exercises are really important in helping maintain a healthy life. Physical exercises help one to have a sound mind that is important in helping one to work effectively. An individual that is frail, gloomy and sick is not able to conduct his work competently and swiftly. People who make exercises an essential part of their daily routines tend to be more happy and efficient than others. It is often thought that exercises are all about going to the gym for daily activities. However exercising is all about engaging in some physical activity that involves expenditure of energy. There are many benefits that come with exercise including;
Ease pressure and nervousness
One benefit of exercise is stress relief; regular moderate exercise can help in managing both physical and psychological stress. They help to increase concentrations of the chemical that moderates the response of the brain to stress that is known as norepinephrine (Gulhane, 2015). When an individual is active, their stress levels are greatly reduced. Counter arguments to this indicate that exercising is addictive. The endorphins chemical produced during exercise acts like a drug thus casing addiction, and stoppage of the regular excise for athletes, body builders and cyclers among others can lead to stress and depression (Bishop, 2013). However exercise does not need to be intense, a simple thirty minutes exercise every day for a week aids in reducing worry and reduces psychological stress. Physical activities cause one to get tired and this makes them more ready for sleep, decent sleep help in improving the general wellness and can also help diminish stress (Bishop, 2013). In regard to nervousness, the chemicals that are normally released when people are exercising and after the exercise can aid to calm people suffering from anxiety syndromes. Simple exercises like jumping on the track, running and other moderate intensity aerobic exercises can greatly help to reduce an individual’s sensitivity to anxiety (Gulhane, 2015).
Improve self-confidence and self-image
The main reason why most people engage in exercise is to get physically fit and to have a beautiful body. Being physically fit can help boost one’s self approval and also improve progressive self-respect (Abou Elmagd, 2016). Counter arguments to this indicate that exercises lead to body perception disorders. This is where an individual is so obsessed with trying to perfect their bodies and it can lead to social phobia and complete avoidance of public events that can cause one to expose their bodies. However exercises can help promote one’s insight of his or her appeal regardless of heaviness, size, sex or even age. Research has proven that aerobic workout can greatly help to recover self-image. One research conducted by Elmagd et al., (2015), found that there is a momentous connection between exercise and self-confidence. This study recommends college students that have self-esteem issues to engage in exercises to help improve their self-esteem. Working out outdoors is very effective in helping improve one’s self-esteem (Elmagd et al., 2015).
Improves muscles and bone strength
Exercising comprises a sequence of constant muscle retrenchments either long or short period, liable on the sort of workout. Activities that help to strengthen muscles can help to upsurge or uphold an individual’s muscle strength and mass (Abou Elmagd, 2016). Intense exercises can however damage the muscles causing injuries and it is one reason why people fear exercising. It is important to note that regular moderate exercises can help one to have sturdy muscles and tendons , which can help reduce the threats of one getting pains in the joints or at the back by keeping the joints in appropriate position (Scioli-Salter et al., 2016). The fact that exercises help to improve both the cardiovascular and respirational systems, it helps to ease the distribution of oxygen and blood sugar to the muscles. Doing exercises such as aerobics strengthens bones helps in slowing the damage of bone concreteness that comes as people get older. Hip fractures are common among older people and they are critical health disorders that can have undesirable life changing effects on the victims (Scioli-Salter et al., 2016). People that engage in moderately intense exercise activities every day have lower risks of getting hip fractures.
Reduce risks of heart disorders
The heart is a muscle that requires to be exercised in order to stay healthy for long. When the heart is exercised, it is capable of pumping and distributing more blood in the body and it continues to work at optimal effectiveness with little tension. Exercising regularly aids in keeping the veins and other blood vessels supple, and this guarantees effective flow of blood and standard blood pressure (Soares et al., 2018). Intense exercises are however harmful to the heart in that they can cause oxidative damage to the muscles. This can cause significant radical damage and lead to chronic inflammation leading to heart diseases (Gulhane, 2015). Exercising should be moderately done on a daily basis to help strengthen the muscles of the heart, and to help maintain the desired levels of cholesterol. Thirty minutes of physical exercises every day as illustrated by the American Heart Association (AHA) helps to reduce risk of one getting heart related disorders (Soares et al., 2018).
Increase Brain power
Cardiovascular exercises can generate new brain tissues and help develop the performance of the brain at large. Various research studies have suggested that vigorous exercises help increase the intensities of the brain resultant protein that is commonly identified as (BDNF) in the body (Gulhane, 2015). This chemical aids in choice making, higher intellect and in knowledge acquirement. Regular moderate exercises help to upsurge memory and the capacity for one to study new concepts. Getting sweaty upsurges manufacture of cells in hippocampus that are accountable for both remembrance and knowledge acquirement (Bishop, 2013). It is for this reason that brain development in children is always linked with their levels of physical fitness. Brainpower that is linked with physical exercise is however, not just for children, this can also apply among adults where exercising can help boost their memories. A study conducted by Scioli-Salter et al (2016), showed that running helped advance memorization of terminologies among healthy grown-ups.
Boost Happy Chemicals
Exercises release endorphins that help create a feeling of happiness in people. Research has shown that exercises help improve symptoms among individuals that are clinically depressed (Gulhane, 2015). It is for this reason that people suffering from dejection or nervousness are recommended to engage in exercise to help improve their symptoms. Exercises have been defined to be just as effective as the antidepressant prescriptions that are given as a treatment option for depression (Bishop, 2013). The higher energy levels that result from exercises help an individual to remain fresh and to be happy hence lowering their depression and stress. Working out for just thirty minutes every day can instantly help to boost one’s moods.
Preventing Obesity
Obesity is linked with augmented dangers for osteoarthritis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, respirational difficulties, stroke, and particular cancers (Monteiro et al., 2015). Obesity is one of the most significant health issues among all ages all over the world. Genetics have a great role to play in indicating whether an individual is at risk of becoming obese or not. The disorder transpires when the quantity of calories that are taken in are much more than the quantity is used (Monteiro et al., 2015). The more than one workout, the easier it is for one to keep their weight under control. Working out helps to avert surplus weight gain and it aids in maintaining weight loss since calories get burnt. However exercise can bring about unhealthy food cravings that can makes it impossible for people to adjust to a healthy life style. It is important to note that weight loss is most effective when an exercise routine is followed moderately for about 5-7 days every week (Monteiro et al., 2015). Eating healthy should accompany the exercise to help combat obesity.
Exercise and Diabetes
Exercise and diabetes are linked; it is through workouts that one is capable of improving and maintaining their blood sugar management (Szabo, 2013). It is however, important to note that exercising can pose risk of diabetes for some categories of people. People who need intense exercises like athletes tend to take high sugar packed energy foods; this can damage their blood nerves and also increase risks for type II diabetes. Exercising is however an important element for people with diabetes, people with diabetes should always track their blood sugars afore, all through and after an exercise session (Szabo, 2013). Doing this helps to understand how the body responds to exercise thus helping to prevent potential blood sugar fluxes. The effect that exercise has on blood sugar varies liable on how long one is vigorous and many other aspects. Exercising helps in making the body more subtle to insulin and it can aid in lowering one’s blood sugar for up to a day after a workout session (Gulhane, 2015).
Exercise and Cancer
One of the significant actions that one can take to help prevent development of most cancers is exercise. Research has shown that up to one third of all deaths that are linked to cancer come about as a result of obesity and inactive lifestyle (Gulhane, 2015). These include two of the most common malignancies within the United Sates; breast and colon malignancy. Vigorous workout of about 30 minutes to one hour every day is important in helping to protect against most cancers (Gulhane, 2015). It can also help to slow down the progression of these cancers among older patients.
Conclusion
Exercising has its limitation and benefits; however the benefits are more. Physical exercise help an individual to get fit, improves body health and general sense of wellbeing. Daily moderate physical exercise can aid to decrease the risks of developing some of the common diseases that people are suffering from in the current day society. Exercising on a daily basis helps to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, strengthen bones and muscles, and sharpen one’s memory. Physical exercise is something that the society need to embrace to help improve their health and to cut on medical expenses. Just sacrificing 30 minutes every day to exercise can allow one to live a happy healthy life.
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