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Benefits of Muscular Fitness |
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Sure, we all want to be the one who turns heads when we walk down the
street. But what about living longer, preventing disease, and improving
our mood? There are many reasons to keep our muscles toned, and we
picked the top ten.
- Increase happiness
Studies have shown that exercise can relieve anxiety, depression, and stress just as well as an anti depression pill. Endorphins that are released during exercise can increase feelings of relaxation, which lead to a more positive outlook. Even moderate exertion, three times per week, can do the trick.
- Ward off body fat
Exercise is a vital aspect of effective weight control. It helps to control your weight by using excess calories that otherwise would be stored as fat. Weight can be controlled by balancing your calorie intake through food with your calorie burning through exercise. When we let our muscles deteriorate, fat replaces them. Our muscles burn calories far more efficiently when they are toned, resulting in a higher metabolic rate.
Exercise not only gets us to our target weight, but it also keeps the pounds at bay.
- Have a healthier heart
Heart disease is less likely to occur in a lean body. A wealth of studies show that exercise can prevent cardiovascular diseases, most specifically coronary heart disease. It can also help with hypertension. By exercising, you are stabilizing the inner wall of the artery, which can prevent clots from forming and blockages from growing. The extra oxygen and nutrients delivered in the course of a workout helps the circulation of blood through your heart and blood vessels work more efficiently. Strength training increases aerobic capacity as well as muscle mass. So it is a great way to develop cardiovascular health!
- Decrease the risk of diabetes
Strength training has been shown to help control glucose levels. It can be as successful as taking diabetes medication. Exercise not only helps you control obesity, which can lead to diabetes, it can also help lower your blood glucose levels and can help insulin work better.
- Strengthen your bones
Along with toning your muscles, strength training stresses your bones, which increases bone density. This can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, or work to reverse damage already done.
- Improve back pain
If back pain has you lying prone for several days out of the month, or prohibits you from lifting, reaching, or even driving, strength training can help. Strengthening the muscles in your back will give you better posture and more strength to support the weak parts of your body.
- Increase your stamina
With stronger muscles, you won’t get so tired climbing a flight of stairs. Exhaustion will come less easily, increasing your time in that marathon you’re running next month or making that Saturday walk to the grocery store that much easier.
- Decrease the risk of falls and injury
Building muscle does more than just strengthen your body. It protects your joints, increases flexibility, and helps your sense of balance. Whether you’re a dancer trying out for a part, or a retiree who wants to maintain your independence, strength training can help you reach your goals.
- Sleep better
Studies show that people who exercise fall asleep more quickly, sleep deeper, and wake up feeling refreshed because they stay asleep. The extra exertion certainly helps. But exercise is also excellent for stress management – all those worries that keep you up at night can be sweat right off!
- Improve your body image
Being fit can make you feel better about yourself. Whether you are working out to loose weight or not, you may experience more confidence in yourself. You will probably exude a healthy glow, your complexion can get brighter, your mood can lift, and your step may be lighter.
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