Exercise as a Healthy Lifestyle Choice

Are you one of the many out there who knows you should be exercising, but you aren’t sure where to begin? Do the tools of fitness – exercise bikes, nautilus machines, treadmills, exercise ball and free weights – intimidate you? Or maybe you find exercise boring? If any of the above apply to you, you are not alone. Although many people are well aware of the importance of physical fitness, but majority do not exercise on a regular basis. Many people don’t exercise for the same reason that they think of it as too hard, too boring or they are disappointed by the lack of immediate results.

Exercising regularly is very important in staying healthy. It is good for the mind, body and soul. Studies show that people who stay active live longer and feel better. Finding the right exercise or physical activity is the key to make it enjoyable. The more fun it is, the more likely you will be motivated to exercise regularly.

Regular exercise has many health benefits in addition to helping you to maintain a healthy weight. Improving cardiovascular fitness (heart, lung, blood systems) reduces risk of developing heart attacks or stroke in later life. Although the key elements of living a healthy life are in eating a healthy diet and keeping your weight down, exercise itself plays some other roles in the body. However, as always, there are health warnings too. Here we look at some of the health benefits of exercise, some potential dangers and also give advice on safety when working out.

The benefits of exercise, especially cardio forms like jogging and running, really do go beyond simply improving cardiovascular fitness and aiding weight loss. An active and healthy lifestyle can ward off cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stoke and infections, all of which can prove deadly for elderly people. Exercise can help older people to stay mobile and independent, ensure a healthy heart, keep weight and stress levels under control, and promote better sleep. While younger people are