6 Major Benefits of Exercise

Fit2Live
• September 12, 2024
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1 minute read

Check out the 6 major benefits of exercise below!

Most of us know that exercise and movement is generally good for us.

If you’re sitting on the fence about starting an exercise routine or just need further validation that the exercise you’re doing is worth it the 6 reasons below should sway you into the regular exercise category.

Here they are in no particular order:

#1. Improved Memory

Ever feel like you think a bit more clearly after a good workout? Not only is your brain getting more energy and oxygen, but many studies have shown that exercise can boost your memory and help you stay more focused!

#2. More Confidence

Obviously, exercise can improve your appearance, which can improve confidence, but there’s more to it than that. Exercise can also help you feel more accomplished each time you complete a workout. Even if you don’t see immediate results in your body, that effort will make you feel better—and a bit of confidence is definitely sexy.

#3. Better Sleep

If you ever have trouble falling asleep at night, the National Sleep Foundation says regular exercise can help you sleep better. But try to get those workouts in sooner rather than later—if you exercise too closely to bedtime, it can actually have the opposite effect!

#4. Live Longer

It’s no secret that healthy living will keep you alive longer, but you might be surprised at how much…. One study found that exercise improves life expectancy as much as quitting smoking. It really is true that sitting all day is killing you—and while we can’t promise you’ll break old Methusela’s record, just a bit of regular exercise can stave off the reaper for awhile.

#5. Get Sick Less

Nobody likes getting sick, and exercise can help. A recent study found that people who exercised regularly were half as likely to get a cold than people who didn’t—which are odds I’d gladly take!