Oct 11, 2013
Benefits of being ACTIVE
You've probably heard countless times how exercise is "good for you." But did you know that it can actually help you feel good, too? Getting the right amount of exercise can rev up your energy levels and even help improve your mood.
Sport is a great way to keep active. Give your heart a workout and burn off some energy by trying some of these sports. Being active should be an important part of your every day routine. It helps you burn up excess energy (calories) and helps prevent you putting on too much weight. Not only that, it helps strengthen your bones and muscles, keeps your body healthy and makes you feel good. You’ll see some are more energetic than others.
Being active doesn’t always mean having to do exercise like going to the gym or getting out on a football pitch, its much more than that.
Everyday activity such as walking, dancing, doing a paper round, cycling to college or helping around the house all count. As with all good things, it's possible to overdo exercise.
Although exercising is a great way to maintain a healthy weight, exercising too much to lose weight isn't healthy. The body needs enough calories to function properly.
Don’t forget being active can help you to:
##Feel fitter
Being active more often will help you feel much fitter and healthier.
##Maintain a healthy weight
People who are “always on the go” burn more energy and are less likely to become overweight.
##Help lose excess weight
Increasing activity can help people who are overweight to start to lose some of this weight.
##Can help you feel less stressed
Being active causes your brain to release endorphins and other feel-good hormones. These chemicals give you a natural buzz and feeling of well being. This can help you cope with stressful times (like exams) and stop you from becoming depressed.
##Be healthier
By being active you’ll help to keep yourself healthy by strengthening your bones and muscles and keeping your heart and lungs healthy.
##Confidence
Being active can help improve your confidence and helps you feel good about yourself.
##Help make new friends
Being out and about and trying new activities means there will be lots of opportunities for you to meet new people and find new friends.
Experts recommend that get 45 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. Here are some of the reasons:
- Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help some people sleep better. It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal — like beating an old time in the 100-meter dash.
- Exercising can help you look better. People who exercise burn more calories and look more toned than those who don't. In fact, exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight.
- Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.
- Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Women are especially prone to a condition called osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones) as they get older. Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise — like jumping, running, or brisk walking — can help girls (and guys!) keep their bones strong.
The three components to a well-balanced exercise routine are: aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility training.
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