Example: I've talked with them this week about their basketball games, flag football games, long-distance road bike trainings and racing, triathlon trainings, golfing with wild boars (scary, I know), baseball etc.
Need I say more about my family's active lifestyle? Love it, grateful for it! Now for my topic this week:
Here are the top 10 reasons we all need to get in shape and stay in shape, as my research shows:
1. Exercise Improves Mood:
a. Endorphin chemicals are released, improving mood and energy.
b. Releases stress, decreases depression and anxiety.
2. Improves Cardiovascular System:
a. Pumps blood more efficiently. A fit heart rate = 40 bpm.
b. Good blood pressure = 120/80.
c. Healthy lifestyle cuts heart disease down by 50%!!!!
3. Stronger Muscles and Bones:
a. Exercise builds and preserves muscle mass.
b. Keeps you leaner, because muscles burn calories.
c. Both your skeletal system and your cardiovascular system
are strengthened through exercise, stronger bones and muscles
4. Strengthens Lung Health:
a. Our lung health is genetically determined
b. It is important to exercise regularly, keeping our lungs as healthy
as they possibly can be.
5. Strengthens Skeletal System:
a. Our bones are living organisms.
b. Weight-bearing exercises are best for our strengthening our bones.
6. Weight Control:
a. We burn many more calories when we exercise than when we try to lose
weight by dieting only.
b. Healthy Balance = Exercise + Nutrition
7. Exercise Improves Sleep:
a. Exercising improves our REM sleep.
b. Leads to a better night's sleep, more energy and better health.
8. Improves Total Health:
a. Exercise promotes healthy cell division in our bodies.
b. Helps to control our sugar levels, etc.
9. Promotes Faster, Better Recovery from Illnesses:
a. Exercise assists in strengthening our immune system = less sickness
10. In Summary: Our choice to live a healthy lifestyle of exercise and nutrition = healthier, happier, longer life for us!
Get fit and have fun living your healthier, happier, longer life.....see you next week!!
