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    Why Exercise Is More Than Just About Weight Loss

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    By ELITETRACKdotCOM on June 8, 2022 ELITETRACK

    One of the most popular forms of exercise for Brits is walking. 55% of Brits in a recent survey revealed that going for a walk was their form of exercise. Home workouts are also featured in the list of popular forms of exercise.
    Every individual will have a reason for exercising. For some, they want to increase their strength. Others want to improve their stamina; many choose to exercise to keep healthy. An increasing number choose to exercise to help with their mental health.
    Many individuals choose to exercise with the primary goal of losing weight and getting toned. While exercise can help a person lose weight, exercise has several more benefits worth considering. These are just some of the additional reasons.

    Increase In Productivity Levels

    Those who experience difficulty concentrating could benefit significantly from incorporating exercise into their lifestyle. The endorphins released from a workout can boost energy levels, helping a person feel more positive. The increase in positivity and energy levels can enable a person to be productive and complete their set tasks. After completing a workout, it creates a sense of accomplishment. This sense of accomplishment is the boost some need to get motivated to tackle the day. An additional bonus is that exercise can help to reduce feelings of irritability. Without these feelings, people could set themselves on the right path for a productive day.
    If you struggle with productivity levels, why not consider heading to the gym, going for a run, walking, or doing an out home workout. Additionally, you might want to consider investing in the right gym gear. Whether it be trainers, joggers, or men’s t-shirts, these items are a practical way to feel comfortable whilst working out. You might also notice that your concentration levels might have improved too.

    Maintain Strong Bones And Muscles

    A common reason people choose to exercise, aside from losing weight, is to build up their strength. The older we get, a natural issue we face is losing our muscle mass and function. Fortunately, muscle loss can be reduced, and we can maintain our strength if we exercise regularly.
    Alongside releasing endorphins to improve our mood, our bodies release hormones when we exercise that can help us to boost our muscle growth. Participating in resistance training can help you with stimulating bone growth. It can also help with preventing bone loss.

    Improves Quality Of Sleep

    Those who struggle with sleep and having a good night’s sleep might consider implementing an exercise regime into their lifestyle. Exercising is an excellent way to help a person lower their anxiety and stress levels. These reduced levels can enable a person to feel calm and relaxed. Being in this peaceful state of mind is the ideal situation to be in when going to sleep.
    Going for a workout in the morning is a great way to help you feel more alert and energised for the day ahead. When it comes to the evening, it can assist you in falling asleep.

    Helps With Mental Health

    As mentioned, many choose to exercise to help them with lowering their anxiety and stress levels. Exercise has become a popular way for people to handle their stress. They find that working out can help them release their feelings of stress and feel happier after completing their workout. In some cases, a few people choose to exercise to help them deal with their depression.
    Recent research and studies indicate that those with mild or moderate cases of depression could benefit from exercise. Exercise could be an effective treatment for them to see if it makes a noticeable difference to their mental health. The results will more than likely vary between individuals.
    When you exercise, it increases our brains’ sensitivity to both serotonin and norepinephrine. These elements can help with easing any feeling of depression.

    The Bottom Line

    Most will choose to start exercising as a way to lose weight. Whilst it can help, countless other factors need to be considered, including diet. Exercise is more than just weight loss; it can help to have a positive impact on different aspects of your life.
    Spend time finding a form of exercise that you enjoy. If going to the gym does not appeal to you, consider walking or running. Online home workout videos are abundant, covering different exercise styles. Whether you want to do yoga or a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout, there is most likely a workout routine video for you to follow.
    Integrating a workout regime into your lifestyle could help make a noticeable difference in other aspects of your life. These improvements might enable you to feel happier and healthier overall. If the newly implemented exercise causes you to lose a bit of weight, that is just a bonus.

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