What does exercise do for you?by Heather Long | More from this Blogger 11 Jul 2006 05:17 AM Regular exercise relaxes tense muscles, helps people sleep well and releases endorphins, adrenalin, serotonin and dopamine. Exercise not only improves physical well being, but it also has been found to:
The question should not be what does exercise do for you but why don't I exercise more often? When you engage in physical exercise you are engaging in an activity that is beneficial to the whole concept of your mind, body and spirit. W Your exercise choices should be fun and you should experience not only the enjoyment of knowing what you are doing for yourself, but also the excitement of the activities themselves. Whether you prefer sports or gym equipment, finding the right exercise is as important to your overall health. Exercise, like the stress that it reduces, should be unique to the individual. Find an activity or combination of activities you enjoy and participate in it regularly. If you need some suggestions consider:
You should consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regimen and for people who haven't exercised regularly in years, always start slow and with easy exercises so that you return to it. Check out our landscaping for fitness article later this week! Learn more about Heather Long ![]() Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago. Relevantfitness tags relationships | children | ideas | Food | weight loss | pregnancy | holidays | Kids | parenting | family User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags exercise for your health, improve health, reduce stress, reduce anxiety Discuss this article
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