Benefits

What Are The Benefits? 

Regular exercise has been shown to help boost energy levels and enhance your mood and reduce risk of chronic disease. CDC recommends approximately 150 minutes a week of moderate intense activity, at least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles, and activities to improve balance to prevent falls. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Studies by the National Institutes of Health "show that all causes of mortality is decreased by 30-35% in physical active persons as compared to inactive persons and that regular physical activities is associated with an increase of life expectancy by .04-6.9 years."

But you knew all this right?

There are myriad more reasons and benefits of working with a Certified Personal Trainer but did you know...

Exercise Can Make You Feel Happier

30 minutes of exercise con enhance mood by increasing brain sensitivity to serotonin and norepinephrine to alleviate depression, while endorphin production promotes positive feelings and pain reduction. Conversely, ceasing regular exercise may lead to heightened symptoms of depression and anxiety, as evidenced by a 2017 Harvard Men's Health review on the impact of stopping regular exercise.

Exercise Can Help Skin Health

Oxidative stress, resulting from the inability of antioxidants to fully repair cell damage caused by free radicals can negatively affect yuy skin. A 2018 review indicates that regular moderate exercise could potentially alleviate the stress induced by free radicals. 

The authors of a 2021 review concluded that regular exercise may help delay the appearance of skin aging, prevent psoriasis, and improve venous leg ulcers.

Exercise Can Help Your Brain Health And Memory

Exercise elevates heart rate, facilitating increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain. This process stimulates the production of hormones promoting the growth of brain cells. Exercise has been linked to the enlargement of the hippocampus, a crucial region for memory and learning. Regular physical activity can slow down age-related physiological changes in the brain and potentially reduce alterations associated with conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Exercise Can Reduce Pain

Chronic pain, once treated with rest, is now being reconsidered with regular exercise as a natural option for relief according to a 2021 review. Exercise contributes to increased pain tolerance over time and may effectively manage pain related to conditions like chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic soft tissue shoulder disorders. 

Exercise Can Promote A Better Sex Life

Engaging in regular exercise can strengthen your heart, improve blood circulation, tone muscles, and enhance flexibility. A 2018 review of 10 studies found that exercising for at least 150 minutes per week over a 6-month period may help improve erectile function in males. Another 2018 review suggests that regular exercise may help improve sexual satisfaction, arousal, and well-being in females.

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