EXERCISE

1.     Exercise is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure, measured in kilocalories.

1.     It is a subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, carried out to maintain or improve physical fitness

1.     Exercise is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, improve health, or simply for enjoyment

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1.    There are many different types of exercise, and it is important to pick the right types for you. Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, and it has many benefits, both physically and mentally.1

WHY IS EXERCISE IMPORTANT?

“Exercise is heavily associated with maintaining and improving fitness,” says Avery, “but it is also very important for maintaining and improving health. Regular physical activity can improve cognitive function, wellbeing, and sleep, by reducing stress and anxiety.”

With regular exercise, he says the risk of certain conditions is reduced, such as:

• cardiovascular disease
• coronary heart disease
• type-2 diabetes
• hypertension
• colon cancer
• osteoporosis              
  

   

  WHY IS EXERCISE IMPORTANT?

   

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• 1. Exercise controls weight

  Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn.

  Regular trips to the gym are great, but don’t worry if you can’t find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key.

  2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases

  Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent high blood pressure? No matter what your current weight is, being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol, and it decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which lowers your risk of heart and blood vessel, called cardiovascular, diseases.

  Regular exercise helps prevent or manage many health problems and concerns, including:

  • Stroke.
  • Metabolic syndrome.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Type 2 diabetes.
  • Depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Many types of cancer.
  • Arthritis.
  • Falls.

  It also can help improve cognitive function and helps lower the risk of death from all causes.

  3. Exercise improves mood

  Need an emotional lift? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or brisk walk can help. Physical activity stimulates many brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.

  You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

  4. Exercise boosts energy

  Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.

  Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.

  5. Exercise promotes better sleep

  Struggling to snooze? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep. Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to go to sleep.

  6. Exercise puts the spark back into your sex life

  Do you feel too tired or too out of shape to enjoy physical intimacy? Regular physical activity can improve energy levels and give you more confidence about your physical appearance, which may boost your sex life.

  But there’s even more to it than that. Regular physical activity may enhance arousal for women. And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don’t exercise.

  7. Exercise can be fun — and social!

  Exercise and physical activity can be fun. They give you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. Physical activity also can help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.

  So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored? Try something new, or do something with friends or family.

  Exercise to feel better and have fun

  Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health and have fun. For most healthy adults, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: