Just in case you need a little extra pep in your step to make working out a priority, here are some reasons that working out is a must for everyone.
Be Happier
A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that aerobic exercise at a dose consistent with public health recommendations is an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression. (Public health recommendations: moderate intensity aerobic exercise 30 minutes, five days a week, or vigorous intensity aerobic exercise 20 minutes, three days a week.)
Burn More Fat
Muscle is the body’s biggest fat burner. When you exercise and build muscle you will in turn burn more fat throughout each day. Once you put the time in at the gym, make sure to fuel your body with what it needs to build and recover with a quality protein source like NeoLifeShake, rich in muscle building amino acids.
Sleep Better
A study done by the American Sleep Disorders Association and Sleep Research Society found that resistance training is effective in improving sleep quality. This is a conclusion that many studies around the world have echoed and is significant since getting quality z’s also plays in important role in weight management.
Strong Bones
Strength training is unrivaled when it comes to effectively building strong bones. A study in the journal Osteoporosis found that in 40 weeks high-intensity exercise increased bone density in high-risk areas of the body like the spine and hips. With low-intensity exercise, bone mineral density decreased.
Strong Heart
Resistance training strengthens the heart. This has been proven by studies around the world, including one in the Journal of Applied Physiology. In this study it was shown that strength training just three days a week for eight weeks lowered blood pressure, thereby decreasing risk of stroke by 40 percent and heart attack by 15 percent.
