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How Daily Exercise Can Benefit Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Exercise isn’t just good for your body, but it can be beneficial to your overall well-being too. Even if you’re not very athletic or used to being active, you can still reap the rewards of exercise in your life simply by taking some time each day to move around and do physical activity. Read on to learn how the benefits of daily exercise can touch all aspects of your life.



  • The physical benefits



As we’ve mentioned above, exercise is one of your best weapons against stress. When you exercise regularly, your body releases a host of chemicals (endorphins included) that make you feel good. You won’t need to use drugs or alcohol to unwind after a stressful day because working out will give you an endorphin boost every time. Plus, there are other physical benefits that come with regular workouts—you’ll sleep better at night; have more energy during your day; be less prone to illness; develop healthier skin and hair; and strengthen just about every muscle in your body (including those in your back). Who knew a little exercise could do so much?


  • The mental health benefits



The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity a week. A 2015 study found that individuals who engaged in at least 150 minutes of moderate-sprinting on an elliptical trainer had improvements in memory, attention skills, reaction time and processing speed. It’s no wonder that exercise is good for your brain! One recent study found people who exercised five days a week (45 minutes per day) did better on cognitive tests than those who exercised one to two times a week (30 minutes total). Scientists believe intense exercise improves blood flow to the brain—which could lead to increased alertness or better decision making.


  • The psychological benefits



Taking a few minutes every day to exercise can help you feel more at ease with your own body, no matter what size or shape it is. For example, looking at yourself in a mirror while you exercise can promote positive feelings about your appearance. If that’s not motivation enough to push through on those days when you don’t feel like exercising, consider how beneficial exercise can be for your mental health. According to Medical News Today , regular aerobic activity stimulates chemical processes in your brain called neurotransmitters (including dopamine) that play an important role in regulating mood.


  • The spiritual benefits



The way I see it, there are two spiritual benefits to exercise: first, being physically active helps you focus on gratitude. People who exercise feel better about themselves—they become more self-aware of their bodies’ strength—and those feelings radiate outward. The second benefit is that physical activity requires energy from within your body. As a result, you become more aware of what is going on inside your mind and in your body. In addition to stimulating feelings of gratitude for one’s own abilities (which can eventually lead to self-confidence), people who exercise tend to develop more compassion for others because they have experienced firsthand how hard it can be to get started working out—all while getting fitter!

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