Busy lives don't have to be obstacles to exercise. Exercise can actually give you more energy to get things done throughout a hectic day. Many people enjoy the before and after effects of exercise. You may find your motivation changing from feeling you have to exercise to wanting to exercise because it feels good.
When combined with a healthy diet exercise can:
- Decrease risk of heart disease and stroke by helping lower blood lipid levels
- Increase confidence
- Increase energy
- Improve mood
- Relieve stress
- Improve blood pressure
- Help with losing weight and keeping weight off
Exercise does not have to be a choice between "pain" and "gain;" it should be fun. To avoid unnecessary soreness, and injury, you can start out slowly and increase the amount of activity gradually by challenging yourself to set goals. It's recommended to check in with your doctor before starting a program of physical activity.