Reasons to Workout besides Losing Weight
There are a ton of good reasons to workout right now. Weight loss is only a side effect of good diet programming and consistent workouts. So I am listing some reasons to convince you to get started today.
-
Give you a Memory boosts
Ever feel like you think a bit more clearly after a good workout? Not only is your brain getting more energy and oxygen, but many studies have shown that exercise can boost your memory and help you learn better. I ALWAYS get my best ideas and writing thoughts during workouts. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-you-think-better-after-walk-exercise/
-
Better posture
Muscles get weak over time if you do not work them. Working out makes you stronger and strengthens posture muscles allowing you to sit up straight like your mom taught you. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/089801019901700203 
-
Have more energy
A 2007 University of Georgia study showed that sedentary people could lower their fatigue by 65% if they started engaging in regular low intensity exercise. Increasing energy through exercise is also a safer and cheaper alternative to turning to quick fixes like energy drinks. http://news.uga.edu/releases/article/low-intensity-exercise-reduces-fatigue-symptoms-by-65-percent-study-finds/
-
Stress less
Exercise has long been prescribed as a way to burn off steam and relax. Exercise keeps the brain occupied, and keeps the stress hormone cortisol in check which can lower symptoms for anxiety and restlessness, according to The Exercise Cure, by sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/000291499090032V
-
Sleep better at night
I am not my best without a good night sleep, I bet you are the same way. Exercises is the best way to improve your sleep. The best time to work out is in the morning or the afternoon, rather than before bed—if you exercise too closely to bedtime, it can actually have the opposite effect quality. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278591904001395 Reader Bonus:Try this 30 day free trial at Daily Burn -
Boost to happiness
Virtually any form of exercise, from weight training to yoga, can act as a trigger point in the production of endorphins (the happy hormone) in your body, which, in turn, can improve mood states. http://www.rowancenterla.com/new-blog/2015/4/13/exercise-and-endorphins
-
You’ll have better sex
Yes, studies have indeed shown that regular exercise can increase arousal and decrease men’s risk for erectile dysfunciton, likely because exercise improves circulation. https://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy_living_fit_facts_content.aspx?itemid=159
-
Feel more confident
There is something about a workout that makes you want to conquer the world. Exercise can also help you feel more accomplished and social (if you work out at a gym). Even if you don’t see immediate results in your body, that effort will make you feel better—and a bit of confidence can go a long way. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15328015tlm1803_5
-
Hardly get sick EVER, Boost immune system
A recent study found that people who exercised regularly were half as likely to get a cold than people who didn’t/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11664660
-
Have energy to play with your kids
Kids grow up so fast, it would be a shame to sit the sidelines all the time because of health limitations. Get healthy so you can play with them, ehich can be exercise in itself. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091743504002026 Reader Bonus:Try this 30 day free trial at Daily Burn -
It is a depression cure
Whether you suffer from the winter blahs or have chronic depression. one study found that depression sufferers who did aerobic exercise showed just as much improvement in their symptoms as people on medication. In fact, after four months, 60 to 70 percent of the subjects couldn’t even be classified as having depression. Even better, a follow-up to the study found that the effects from the exercise lasted longer than those from the medication. http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485159
-
Watch your kids (grand-kids) grow up
No research needed here. This is just a good reason to stay healthy. If my mamma and pappa knew more about being healthy I think they would probably be here today.
-
Interacting with your kids (grand-kids)
Some times you just want to get up and play with them. It would be a shame to be on the sidelines when your child or grandchild wants you to play with them. -
Boost metabolism
This is my favorite topic when it comes to weight loss. When you do a hard workout, i am not talking walking or water aerobics. I am talking about a workout that you use some muscle fibers, you are fatigued and feel like you got a hell of a workout in. It elevate your metabolism there after. This is called EPOC or Excess Post Oxygen Consumption. http://shapeamerica.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640410600552064
-
Build lean body tissue or muscle tissue
Not all workouts build lean body tissue or muscles. You need to lift some weights or resistance train. I am not talking about lifting 5 lbs dumbbells. I am talking about putting that weight up till that last rep you think you may fail. Building muscle takes a scientific approach or an exercise prescription. I include a workout plan with my 21 day metabolic reboot. When you build muscle or LBT you increase your calorie burning through out the day. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-011-2361-8
-
Better, more consistent digestion
When you workout you become more regular. Enough said there right lol. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/19341404285
-
Less cramps during periods
Twenty-one sedentary women and 20 women who participated in regular exercise completed a modified version of the Prospective Record of the Impact and Severity of Menstrual Symptoms (PRISM) calendar for two complete menstrual cycles. The exercise participants reported less pain than sedentary women during menses http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J013v26n04_02 Reader Bonus:Try this 30 day free trial at Daily Burn -
Helps decrease PMS/PMDD symptoms
Exercise ha been proven to reduce symptoms of PMS and PMDD. Those including, Depression, headaches, mood swings, bloating and more. http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jwh.2008.1098
-
Prevents cardiovascular disease
It would make sense that cardio prevents Cardiovascular disease right? Cardio first trains your heart and cardiovascular system. Lets make that body a well tuned machine http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/23/8/e42.short
-
Prevents metabolic syndrome
If there’s a modern-day health villain, it would be metabolic syndrome. Comprised of three factors—increased blood pressure/cholesterol, high blood sugar, and excessive fat around the waist—it’s one of the strongest indicators you’re headed for an early grave. http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/h06-113#.WNmTgPnyvIU
-
And just about every disease out there
Many types of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease—we’d be here all day if we listed all the illnesses that exercising lowers your risk for. Exercise is such a health preventative superstar that Jordan Metzl, M.D., recently declared it to be “a miracle drug that prevents almost every illness, is 100 percent effective, and has very few side effects.”There are about 30,000 diseases out there…30,000!! Exercise prevention is more important now than ever. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9780470757277.ch15/summary
-
Stops lower back pain
Back pain is a very common ailment, and studies have shown that the right kind of exercises like strength training can lower pain. http://www.mskscienceandpractice.com/article/S1356-689X%2809%2900137-4/abstract
-
Helps joints and joint pain
Guess what? We age and our body deteriorates. Studies have shown that exercise helps with joint pain by making them more resilient and stronger. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/msc.1037/full
-
Makes bones stronger
Bone density may not be the sexiest subject, but we all should be aware of it, especially as it helps us support a strong and mobile body. And according to one landmark study, the best way to build bone density and cut the risk of fractures and osteoporosis into old age is to do weight-bearing exercises like running or dancing. But really any weight-bearing sport will do. https://academic.oup.com/errors/error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/aje/article-abstract/141/10/951/81656/Lifetime-Leisure-Exercise-and-Osteoporosis-The
-
Adds years to your life
People who exercise live longer. Yeah, we said it. Research has shown that you can add up to seven years to your life by exercising a minimum of 150 minutes a week (that’s just three days of working out for 50 minutes). http://www.livescience.com/36723-exercise-life-expectancy-overweight-obese.html -
and life to your years
Even better, those extra years will be happy ones: A recent study found that people who exercise reported feeling happier, more excited, and had more enthusiasm for life than their couch-potato peers. https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/ps-pay020812.php
-
Saves you money!
Gym memberships are expensive. Home equipment is an investment. And have you priced running shoes lately? But it turns out that investing in your fitness is as frugal as it is smart. One Fortune 500 company estimates that for each dollar spent on preventive health, including exercise, it saves $2.71 in future health costs. http://annals.org/aim/article/718246/primary-prevention-type-2-diabetes-lifestyle-intervention-works-saves-money Reader Bonus:Try this 30 day free trial at Daily Burn
-
Helps in conceiving
Is there a baby in your future? Better hit the weight floor. Harvard researchers found that men who exercised had a higher concentration of sperm in their semen and that the sperm was of better-than-average quality. Women also get a boost in fertility from getting their run (or kettlebells or yoga or… ) on. A meta-analysis looking at nearly 27,000 women found that those who worked out had lower rates overall of infertility, higher rates of implantation, and lower rates of miscarriage.http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2013/01/21/bjsports-2012-091644.short?g=w_bjsm_ahead_tab -
Makes you look younger
Thanks to that sweaty glow and leftover runner’s high, people who work out often look younger than their friends, and now research has found that people who exercise truly are younger, on a cellular level, than their same-aged peers. Telomeres, the cap on the ends of DNA, start out long at birth and get progressively shorter with age. Up until recently it was thought there wasn’t much we could do to change that, but a new study showed that endurance athletes have longer telomeres than their peers, while a second study found that moderate exercise can lengthen your telomeres by up to 10 percent. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0052769
-
Makes you ACT younger
Have you ever been around a bunch of personal trainers in one setting? yeah its like a bunch of kids. The point is it keeps you young
-
Your kids are watching 🙂
What a way to show your kids a healthy lifestyle by showing them instead of just telling them. My daughter replicates EVERYTHING I say or do, that includes my eating habits. She watches me workout and take care of my body. She will also see this as important one day. https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolkinseygoman/2011/05/31/the-art-and-science-of-mirroring/#7556d2c1318f -
Makes you smarter
So much for the dumb bodybuilder stereotype—building muscles also helps you build brain cells. A meta-analysis of the effects of exercise on the brain found that fitness improves memory, boosts cognition, helps you learn faster, increases brain volume, and even makes you a better reader. In addition, recent studies have found that working out helps prevent the cognitive decline as we age and diseases like Alzheimer’s. http://www1.udel.edu/PT/PT%20Clinical%20Services/journalclub/noajc/08_09/Nov08/Physical%20Activity%20and%20Alzheimer’s%20disease.pdf
-
Helps in managing chronic pain
When you’re living with chronic pain, getting out of bed is hard enough, much less heading out to pump some iron or go for a run. Yet research shows that a moderate exercise program gives both short-term and long-term improvements for people who have chronic pain, even if the underlying condition remains. In short, exercise may not fix all your problems, but it will help you deal with them better. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570268
-
Helps you be more creative
A recent study found that walking improved both convergent and divergent thinking, the two types associated with enhanced creativity. http://www.ric.edu/faculty/dblanchette/ExerciseArticle.htm
-
Makes going thru labor just a bit easier
Yeah this isnt easy, I don’t care who you are! Studies have show to make the process of going through labor easier on your body and makes a quicker recovery after. I am all for that! http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/1861491
-
Use it for coping
Today we see a lot of people turning to drugs and alcohol for coping. What if I told you exercise creates a happy sensation for your body while allowing you to deal with stress. People who use exercise to coping are get over situations 90% faster than those who don’t. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/1861491
Author: Monica Perry
I’m a metabolic magician, nutrition nerd, exercise expert, and motivation master. I help women get fit quickly with the most food and least exercise.
♥ Holistic Nutritionist
♥ Sports Nutrition Specialist
♥ Personal Trainer
♥ Health and Weight Loss Coach
♥ Behavior Modification Specialist
I’m always researching, looking for loopholes that make losing fat easy… because I believe life is hard enough and getting fit shouldn’t be, ya feel me?
Check out all my diet plans for you 🙂 www.notanotherdietmethod.com/shop
Join my free group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlosstipss/
