10 Benefits of Exercise

Being a busy professional and a mother of two, I always found it difficult to make time for exercise, but not anymore! My daily routine now includes a daily walk along with yoga and meditation.

Exercise has immense benefits some of  which are listed here:

1. Better Health

Regular exercise helps keep us fit by maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening bones and muscles and improving blood circulation.

2. Control of Chronic Illnesses

Chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity and hypertension can be controlled with regular exercise.

3. Better Mental Health

Exercise promotes release of endorphins which are mood elevators and thus help to decrease symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.

4.Boost Cognitive Function

Regular exercise improves concentrating ability, problem solving skills and memory.

5. Better Sleep

Regular exercise can improve sleep quality following stress relief, mood stabilization and resetting of circadian rhythm

6. Increased Energy Levels

Exercise reduces fatigue,improves blood circulation and mood thus increasing energy levels.

7.Stronger Immunity

Exercise strengthens immune system and prevents susceptibility to infections.

8.Better Social Life

Exercising with other people can help increase your social circle and better your social life.

9 .Improved Self Esteem

Better fitness, sleep and enhanced moods can help improve your self esteem.

10. Increased Life Span

Due yo decrease in physical ailments and better mental health lifespan can be increased.

How often do you walk or run?