By: Reagan Buselli
Although many of us don’t feel like exercising, it has many different benefits. Physical activity can be lifting weights, as many of us imagine, but taking a walk outside and doing yoga is beneficial as well. Here are five reasons to move your body.
1. Regular exercise helps prevent or manage serious conditions, including cancer, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
2. Physical activity improves mood, reduces anxiety and depression, and results in sharper thinking and better focus.
3. It strengthens your bones and muscles and increases endurance.
4. Exercise is vital to help us burn calories and support a healthy weight if we eat a proper diet.
5. It helps us fall asleep faster and increases our sleep quality.
