Prevention magazine just posted an article on my Facebook called 17 Ways Exercise Sends Health Soaring. I really liked it. It gave me a different way of looking at why I should work out. I am an instant gratification kind of girl so I need more of a reason to workout then losing weight. I need something that I’m going to get right away. So, I thought they were worth mentioning.
- Be happier at work -Research shows that exercise will help you to think more clearly, get more done and interact better with your work associates
- Improve your vocabulary-Working out can aid in brain function helping you to learn faster than those who don’t get any exercise at all
- Get natural pain relief-Exercise can relieve pain in your back and joints
- Feel sexy at any size-Simple working out can improve a person’s body image
- Lower dental bills-30 minutes 5 days a week will lower your risk for periodontitis
- Unlock hidden energy-Moving your body will increase energy and thwart off fatigue better than coffee
- Shrinks stress fat-Exercise helps to reduce belly fat
- Slash cold risk by 33%-regular exercise will boost the immune system
- Improve vision-Carrots aren’t the only way to help reduce the risk of macular degeneration
- Reach the deep sleep zone-Working out will greatly improve sleep
- Never get diabetes-Exercise helps in releasing insulin and control blood sugar
- Eliminate belly bloat-Physical activity help relieve gas and bloating
- Clear out brain fog-Studies show that working out will reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer and increase brain function in younger people
- Save your heart-Exercise lowers the risk of heart disease
- Add years to your life-Being physically fit will help you to live a longer life
- Erase your ailments-working out will reduce stress related ailments as well as physical (back and joint pain) ailments
- Survive breast cancer-Physical activity can reduce your risk of breast cancer and raise your risk of survival
The above mentioned are some really good reasons for me to find 30 minutes a day to work out. There are so many reasons to get physically fit, losing weight is a minor one and wasn’t even mentioned on the list. I am going to make it a priority to fit in at least 3 hours of physical activity a week. 🙂 Wish me luck. I know it’s all a mental game and I am ready to put my game face on.
Please click the link below for the complete article The Mindset Makeover
http://online.prevention.com/17waysexercisesoars/index.shtml