Exercise with Weights, it Really is Good for You!!

You Should Give This Exercise Thing a Try

Yes, exercise is good for you! I know, it’s hard to believe but a regular exercise program is actually really good for you. We all know this, but why don’t we do it? The connection between exercising and feeling good physically and mentally does not stay. For some reason instead of enjoying exercise and looking forward to it most of us associate exercise with punishment or pain. Our perspective needs to change; our bodies are made to work physically. When we don’t work our bodies’ physical ailments are bound to happen. Here are five reasons you need to start a regular exercise program.

1.) It keeps your muscles strong- As you start to age you lose muscle year after year. The saying use it or lose it applies here, unless you train with resistance. Lifting weights will keep you strong and looking young.

2.) Keep your bones strong- Weight barring exercise helps keep your bones strong and helps to prevent osteoporosis.

3.) Elevates your Metabolism – The lean muscle mass you gain from working out sparks your metabolism and burns more calories in a resting state. This makes losing weight a whole lot easier.

4.) Strengthens Your Heart- Resistance training elevates and drops your heart rate. So your heart rate spikes and recovers. This helps you in dealing with every day stresses that elevate your heart rate.

5.) Is good for your brain – Working out releases feel good endorphins that affect your mood, and stress levels. This will help give you more energy, clarity, focus, and alertness.

There are many other benefits to working out on a regular basis I pin pointed the five I feel are the most important and show the benefits of working out. Change your mind set about exercise, and start reaping the benefits starting today. Getting started is really very simple. First consult with your physician before starting an exercise regime, second educate yourself on proper training and putting together a routine, you can seek out the help of a local fitness professional. Third start slow and build on your progress week after week. Good luck. You can do this!