Why should you exercise?

There are many benefits to exercising. Here is a short list of reason why you should exercise on a regular basis.

1) Control Weight

Exercise is one of the key aspects to achieving any fitness goal. Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain; help maintain weight loss or help build muscle mass. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Building muscle mass will increase your strength and also increase your metabolic rate. (This will help burn more calories faster)

2) Health Conditions And Diseases

Regular exercise will help improve blood flow, reducing the risk of heart related diseases. It can also reduce the risk of injury to muscles or joints. Exercise can help relieve stress, and even lift depression and anxiety. Not only can regular exercise help with the prevention of conditions and diseases, but it can help cure a variety of conditions and help alleviate pain.

3) Psychological Boost

Just a 30-minute workout at the gym can help blow off some steam after a stressful day. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals (the same ones that you get from shopping) that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

4) Increase Energy Levels

Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance, this helps your cardovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you have more energy to do the things you enjoy, like going to Hi B Fitness.

5) Improves Quality of Sleep

When you workout regularly, it can help you fall asleep more deeply and faster. Although, you should not exercise too close to your bedtime as you may still be energized from your workout to go to sleep.

6)Exercise Can Be Fun

Physical activity can help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. You could take a fitness class at the Hi B Leisure Centre, hit the gym or join a local team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. If you get bored, try something new. Follow the link below to see a list of classes available at Hi B Fitness.

https://www.hibfitness.ie/classes/fitness-classes/

Exercise and physical activity are a great way to fell better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30-minutes of physical activity a day. If you want to lose weight, meet specific fitness goals or just want to be healthier, call into us at Hi B Fitness, and let our qualified members of staff help you reach your goal.

Hi B Fitness, Shaping you for life.