{"id":2989,"date":"2018-02-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/reasons-to-get-exercising\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T23:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T21:11:22","slug":"reasons-to-get-exercising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/reasons-to-get-exercising\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons to get Exercising"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exercising on a regular basis has many benefits for you, the most obvious of which is keeping your weight in check. We\u2019ve put together eight of the benefits which, we feel, you will benefit from the most when you start exercising regularly.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Exercise<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Exercising Regularly Reduces your Risk of Illness<\/h2>\n

Experts at the Mayo Clinic say that when you\u2019re active, you reduce unhealthy triglycerides (i.e. unhealthy cholesterol) in your body while you boost high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are knows as good cholesterol. Exercising on a regular basis also promotes blood flow, which in turn reduces the risk of diseases such as cardiac disease.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Exercising helps to Control Weight<\/h2>\n

When you exercise, you burn calories. The more intensive the exercise, the more calories you burn. Together with a healthy eating plan, exercising on a regular basis will help to control your weight.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Your Mood will Improve<\/h2>\n

According to Dr Loretta Graziano Breuning, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins \u2013 which are all brain chemicals \u2013 make you happy when these are released. As endorphins are released during exercise, regular exercise could very well improve your mood.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Your Energy Levels will Increase<\/h2>\n

The Mayo Clinic experts also say that regular exercise increases strength and endurance. As exercise promotes increased blood flow, it means that more oxygen will be delivered to the heart and lungs, thus making them work more efficiently. Together, these will help you to perform more activities, more often, which means you won\u2019t fatigue as easily.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Recovery Time will Speed Up<\/h2>\n

Scholars at the Kansas State University say that if you exercise regularly, you\u2019ll increase your muscle mass. The amount of white blood cells in your body will also increase. These two together will allow your body to recover quicker from illness and injury.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0You\u2019ll Burn Calories even when You\u2019re Not Moving<\/h2>\n

The increased muscle mass that you\u2019ll develop from regular exercise will burn far more calories when you\u2019re resting.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0You\u2019ll be better Able to Handle Stress when Exercising Regularly<\/h2>\n

As we\u2019ve said before, exercise increases blood flow. With this increase, there will be an increase in the amount of oxygen reaching the brain, which will result in you becoming more alert, calm and focused \u2013 and better able to handle stress.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0You\u2019ll Sleep Better<\/h2>\n

Regular exercise will help you fall asleep and improve the quality of your sleep.<\/p>\n

Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

On our Personal Training Certification <\/a>and Diploma<\/a>, you\u2019ll learn about the exercises that different clients will be able to do, on a regular basis, depending on their specific body conditions.<\/p>\n

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