There are so many reasons to stay in shape like, feeling better, achieving more in your life and improving your health. People that are in shape also tend to get more out of life. You will also have more confidence since you are taking time to focus on your health each day. Regular exercise will keep both your body and mind in shape since exercise is a natural mood booster. Have a healthy reason to smile because you are in shape, and find the positive out of each day because you will have a better outlook on life as a result of feeling good from being fit. Here are my 7 reasons to stay in shape.
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1. Boost Your Confidence
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According to a recent study in the Journal of Health Psychology, people that had less confidence gained more confidence when they participated in a regular exercise routine. The mere fact that these people exercised boosted their confidence, not how well or how long they exercised. This is the first of my reasons to stay in shape.
2. Better Your Health
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Lower your blood pressure, reduce risks of cancer, lower risk of adult onset diabetes, lower your body fat and feel better when you participate in a regular workout routine. Better your health and better your life by staying in shape. And even catch more Zzzs for beauty rest as a result of exercising!
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3. Be in a Better Mood
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A recent Norwegian study showed that exercise boosts your mood. In fact, this study proved even people with anxiety disorders were more at ease after exercising. This study also demonstrated how exercise lowers your risk of depression. Maintaining better mental health is a major reason to stay in shape! So get your body moving!
4. Perform Better at Work
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According to the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, research has proven that people that exercise are far more productive at work. Additionally people that exercise are able to manage time better and as a result get more work done in the day. The mental and physical benefits for being fit are major reasons you should stay in shape! So get your running shoes out!
5. Have a Better Family Life
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Being physically fit has a ripple effect in all aspects of life, including family life. Have more patience to solve problems with your siblings and your children. Have a better relationship with your significant other because you have more patience from exercise. Learn to cope with stress easier as a result of your new found fitness level. Now these are great reasons to stay fit!
6. Have More Energy
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According to National Institutes of Health, people that exercise have more energy. If you want to feel better and have more energy to accomplish more in one day, you should focus on fitness!
7. Make the Most out of Each Day
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People that are physically fit have better overall lives. They make more out of each day, are more likely to be positive, have more energy and feel more confidence. If you want to outlive your own potential, you should make exercise a priority. Fitness is a priority worth having!
Now that you have my reasons to stay in shape, you better get moving in a regular fitness routine of at least 4 days a week for a leaner and healthier you! Are you ready to better your life? If you are already into exercise, how often do you workout?
Comments
Nicky: Great article it really is true
arlet: Start with 5 minutes a day and then from there you'll start doing more in no time.
Kimberly: I def need to get tone! I would feel so much better thanks!!:)
chi: I want but it's not that easy
Ana: @Ariana - actually, if a person is fat to begin with, she is not listening to her body needs nor moving and exercising for the sake of health. It's because the person is probably sedentary and not eating the right foods, or eating to control her emotions. I've been there before, I thought I was happy, now I see how miserable I was for not dealing with things the way I should and for not respecting my body and what it truly needs.
arnaros97: 5 days a week :D
arlet: @Ariana no, but if they dont have them it's a great way to get them.
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