Advantage of being fit

There are countless benefits of being fit. Some include:

 

1.Stronger muscles and bones

Muscles respond to the stresses brought by exercise via hypertrophy. The muscles develop new muscles in order to meet the extra demand for power. The bones also become sturdier with exercise. Bones become stronger in response to stress that is loaded unto itself by the muscles attached to it. By exercising, the body ensures that the bones are absorbing calcium from the blood.

2.Prevents muscle loss.

As we get older, not only do our bodies build muscle less efficiently, but the muscle we already have breaks down more quickly. This makes regular exercise an integral part of healthy aging. Exercise not only helps us maintain our muscle mass, it can increase it. This ultimately keeps our metabolism high, gives us strength and endurance to complete tasks of everyday life, and helps prevent falls, which can be a life-changing experience for older adults.

3.Decreases your osteoporosis risk. 

Fitness, especially load-bearing exercise, is important for bone health, according to multiple fitness experts. “Exercise can be one of the most important things you can do to prevent osteoporosis, protect yourself from falls and help maintain bone mass,” He says strengthening exercises like weight-lifting, jogging, hiking, stair climbing, step aerobics, dancing and racquet sports are best.

 

4.Better coping with stress

Exercise becomes an avenue where a person gets ‘time off’ from the usual stresses that he/she faces daily. Through physical exertion, he/she is able to release the stresses that he/she has accumulated, and he/she also becomes better in handling future stressors. It has also been studied that prolonged exercise can result into a ‘runner’s high’.  This occurs when endorphins, or the body’s natural pain-killers, are released, bringing about a sense of well-being and happiness after a hard day’s workout.

 

5.More restful sleep

Because of physical exertion, the body will naturally require rest. People who exercise regularly have more restful sleep. 

6.Improves digestion. 

Exercise helps the intestinal muscles break down food and move it through your system correctly by strengthening the abdominal muscles and minimizing sluggishness.

 

7.Improved ability to focus

Research has shown that exercise stimulates the secretion of chemicals such as the brain neurotropic factor (BDNF). This stimulates neurons to branch and connect in more ways. More neural connections mean that the brain can learn and focus better. 

8.Reduces your dementia risk. 

Over the years, studies have found that staying active can boost mind function and energy, decreasing the risk of dementia. Physical activity can improve cognitive function in healthy elderly persons, and potentially reduces the risk of developing cognitive impairment. Dance classes particularly, which require learning skills like memory and concentration, are especially helpful for individuals with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

 

9.Improved posture

Proper posture is important in ensuring that the bones and muscles of the body are aligned properly to ensure that they can work efficiently whether during movement or static positions. Good posture also ensures that the bones are in correct alignment and are not unduly stressed. Improper posture can overstress bones such as the spine which can result in back pain and eventual degeneration of the spinal discs.

10.Improves your skin.

If vanity is still your number-one motivation to get in shape, then add glowing skin to the list of benefits. For one thing, “exercise enhances the blood flow to your skin,” Amanda Peyton says. Studies have also shown that exercise improves acne by controlling the production of acne-inducing testosterone hormones like DHEA and DHT. Plus, sweating can unclog pores and help clear up your breakouts—ultimately detoxifying the skin of oils and dirt.

The list goes on and on, but these are the advantages we thought were the most significant.