HEALTHCARE

How Exercise Changes Your Life

 

shutterstock_161853680 (1)While many of us find it difficult to get motivated to make it to the gym, exercise is important — and can improve our lives in a number of ways.

We all know that exercise is essential for fitness and health — but did you know it can also boost your mood, and increase your energy levels? Let’s take a look at a few important benefits of exercise — and see why you’ll want to add regular exercise into your routine.

Helps with Weight Control

As you probably already know, exercising can help to maintain a healthy weight. Forget fad diets, exercising is a healthy and sustainable way to lose the weight, and keep it off. It is no secret that when you’re in shape, you feel better. When you feel better — you exercise more. It a healthy cycle that you won’t want to break!

Helps Relieve Joint Pain

Exercise is also important for those who have arthritis. Exercise can help to increase strength and flexibility — and can also reduce joint pain — and, in fact, is considered to be the most effective non-drug treatment for reducing pain and improving movement for people who have osteoarthritis.

Improves Your Health

Exercise helps your circulation, which can reduce your risks for many cardiovascular diseases. Regular exercise can also lower your risk for a number of health issues — including stroke, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis.

Boosts Your Mood

We all have those days when nothing seems to go right, but taking a walk after work or fitting in a short workout allows you blow off some steam in a healthy way, help you to feel more relaxed, and return your mood to normal.

Increases Your Energy Levels

Finally, who doesn’t want an energy boost? While it may sound contradictory, exercising can improve your muscle strength, improve your endurance, and help your cardiovascular system, giving you more energy.

So if you’re looking to change your life, why not start by changing up your exercise routine, and adding in an extra workout each week. Your health will thank you!

If you or your loved one is suffering from joint pain or injury, contact Blackstone Orthopedics today for a consultation. 

This medical information is merely information – not advice. If users need medical advice, they should consult a doctor or other appropriate medical professional.