Exercise is to Be Happy and Healthy

Everyone wants to be healthy. If you are not exercising, the change starts with YOU. This blog is designed to inform you on the benefits of exercising, and why it is so important. Exercising 30 minutes per day has been proven to be a great start in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Exercising combats obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.  By exercising, you reduce your risk of experiencing heart issues by lowering your levels of cholesterol, and helping to prevent atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries caused by plaque). 

Not only are there physical benefits of exercise, but mental ones too. Exercise releases endorphins, which is the natural “happy drug” that your body produces. Personally, exercise has helped me find a balance in my life and this has made a huge difference in my lifestyle. Exercise has been proven to help with low self esteem and depression. After hearing all the positive side effects of exercise, it sounds like a no brainer to start. However, I know it is easier said than done. Getting motivated is hard, and getting in a routine can help. Build those thirty minutes into your day, even squeezing in 15 minutes can make a difference. It also helps to find an exercise that you enjoy. There are so many different exercise options to choose from, and it can be a fun journey to figure out what works for you.Try taking classes or listening to fun music to pump you up. 

Different exercises to try:

Cardio:

• If you are new to exercise, start by walking
• Running
• Jump rope
• Hiking
• Cycling 
• swimming

Strength training:

• Pull ups
• Bench press
• Squats 

Flexibility:

• Yoga/hot yoga
• Pilates
• Stretching 

Overall, exercising is hard to get into, but the mental and physical benefits far outweigh the negatives. Exercising on a daily basis will make you motivated and give structure to your life.