physical benefits
It’s a question that has gone through everyone’s mind from time to time - Why Bother? Wouldn’t I be happier lifting a pint instead of this dumbbell? Why am I running in the rain instead of (insert your favourite pastime here) - am I mad?!
But there’s a good reason why you are putting yourself through your paces. In fact, there are hundreds of good reasons, and we all know what they are - we just need reminding from time to time.
One of the biggest killer of the modern age is lack of exercise. It’s as simple as that. By taking even moderate exercise on a regular basis our immune system is strengthened - and we cut the risk of heart disease, stroke, blood vessel disorders, thrombosis, angina; the list goes on. The key word here is regular: all exercise is good, but regular moderate exercise has a greater effect on your overall health than occasional bursts of lung-busting activity. In short, be as active as you can, as often as possible – and KEEP IT GOING!!!
Life just seems much easier when you are fit - and it's not just the body that benefits from exercise. Exercise triggers chemical changes in the brain that can have a powerful and positive effect on mental health - go to our psychological benefits page for more information.
The ability to deal with the daily demands of hard work and play more effectively is one of the most underestimated side effects of fitness - and one of the best!
