5 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss
At Train With Danny, our Los Angeles fitness trainer believes in the transformative benefits of exercise — well beyond weight loss.
The reality is, movement has advantages that affect each person differently. And weight loss is not always the best reason to get started.
For some, it is better sleep. For others, it is to improve their mental health.
For all, it can include some or all the following benefits that help make life a little easier to traverse each day.
Here is why.
Exercise Helps Improve Your Overall Health
Recent studies have pointed to exercise contributing to the positive effects on metabolic health.
What does that mean?
Depending on your current health and fitness goals, exercise could mean lowered blood pressure, decreased triglycerides levels, and a lesser risk for cardiovascular disease — regardless of whether you have lost weight.
Exercise Slows the Loss of Muscle Mass
The loss of muscle is associated with bone loss called osteoporosis, which can lead to poor posture and fractures. It is also connected to decreased mobility and balance.
Exercise, especially those featuring a strength training component, can significantly preserve muscle mass, which helps build and keep strong bones. Exercise also increases physical performance and functional abilities, which can keep you moving effectively with a lesser chance of injury.
Exercise Supports Healthy Cognitive Functions
There is a healthy and strong relationship between cognitive function and physical fitness. A recent study suggests that higher levels of endurance were positively associated with higher scores on exams.
Scientists believe that fitness may boost white matter content in the brain, which enhances memory, improves learning speeds, and increases brain volume.
In addition, other studies have shown that people who exercise are at a lower risk of developing cognitive impairment from dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Exercise Helps Boost Your Mood
Even on days when we simply do not feel like working out, exercise can change our moods.
Studies show that exercising releases neurotransmitters, including endorphins, endocannabinoids, and dopamine that can help increase sensations of pleasure and reward, resulting in a positive mood.
Bonus: Exercise also helps reduce levels of stress-related hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, making it a built-in stress reliever.
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