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Five Reasons Exercise Is Beneficial to Your Health

     Those who exercise understand how beneficial it is to one’s well-being.  Not only do you feel physically healthier, but mentally, you feel like a different person.  There are numerous benefits to exercise, and a person would be doing themselves a disservice to stand idle.  Try it out and see for yourself.  In the meantime, Here are five reasons why exercise is beneficial to one’s health.

1. Decreases the Frequency of Negative Thoughts
     We all have negative thoughts and feelings from time to time.  During those times, many people tend to focus on the negatives rather than change their mindset.  Usually, this is because they have no outlet to distract themselves.  Exercise could be this distraction.  When exercising, it requires focus and energy.  Naturally, we focus on the task at hand rather than negative thoughts and feelings.  Therefore, exercise allows us to let go of the negative, at least for a little while.  The more a person does this, the easier it is to handle negativity, because it is easier to deal with problems when there is a method of distressing.  Therefore, it is a good idea to exercise frequently.  That way, you are able to focus your energy towards creating a plan, sticking to it, and working towards the different goals set for yourself rather than negativity.



2. Teaches Consistency
     Many people struggle to be consistent.  It can be difficult to change habits, even when the change is beneficial.  People are used to their current ways.  Exercise is an effective way to make a habit out of consistency.  Exercise requires frequent physical activity, otherwise no benefits will come from it.  Nobody can exercise once a week and expect major results.  Therefore, exercise demands consistency in order to be useful.  Learning how to be consistent with exercise will help in learning to be consistent with other areas of life.  Whatever the case, once a person is able remain consistent in one area of life, such as exercising, consistency becomes more of a natural act.


3. Helps With Organization and Scheduling
     Nobody can work out sporadically and expect results.  Those who are successful understand a schedule is needed.  Scheduling keeps the person organized.  With a schedule, a person knows when they are going to work out and for how long.  Without a schedule, there is no expectation, no consistency, only irregular behavior.  This can lower morale and lead to the person giving up.  Many people know this, which is why they create a schedule and stick to it.  They expect to work out at a certain time and a specific length.  So, exercise is a great way to make changes in life through scheduling.  An exercise routine can be a stepping stone into scheduling other parts of life, such as sleep and when to eat.  The more a person schedules, the less sporadic they become, which is beneficial to those looking to increase balance in their lives.


4. Raises Self-Confidence
     Exercise may also help with depression through self-efficacy, the ability to achieve an intended result.  Many people do not believe in themselves, lack confidence, and as a result have low self-efficacy.  The reason why exercise helps increase self-efficacy is due to its nature.  Exercise requires a person to remain consistent in order to succeed.  For example, if a person wants to lose weight, they need to have an exercise routine and stick to it.  Self-efficacy is built by maintaining the schedule, working towards the goal, and remaining in control.  When the goal is reached, it can be a major confidence boost.  Confidence and positive thinking are common among those who work on themselves.


5. Increases Mental and Physical Health
     The main reason people workout is to change themselves, both mentally and physically.  Physically, exercise helps a person lose weight and gain muscle.  Exercise may also prevent heart problems, increase immunity to different diseases, and increase a person’s quality of life through physical strength.  Mentally, a person has the ability to become more organized in their lives.  They will feel in control of their lives through exercise.  They are working towards a goal, inching closer and closer to the finish line.  Exercise also teaches consistency, which can improve many avenues of a person’s life.  Overall, people feel happier, more confident, and more secure with themselves after exercising.


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