Getting Fit: Exercise has many benefits
Hello, my name is Paige Z. Northcutt. I am the manager of USA Gym, a complete workout, weight training, and aerobic complex. I am starting a weekly column discussing the different aspects of health and fitness and how they contribute to a person’s overall health and well being. I will also try to answer any questions that you might have related to these topics.
My topic this week is exercise and why it should be an important part of everyone’s life. Exercise has been linked to improving and strengthening your cardiovascular system – your heart and lungs.
Exercise also helps to promote flexibility, muscle tone, coordination, endurance and stamina. It helps to improve your self image, self-esteem, and also aids in fighting depression. Exercise decreases mortality rates, and also your risk of getting a chronic disease or major illness. Exercise helps to motivate a positive and healthy lifestyle, while also speeding up recovery time after an injury. Exercise eases the pain of child birth and regulates overall body functions. Exercise helps a person to either maintain their ideal body weight or it helps a person to lose the excess body fat and weight.
Exercise improves a person’s quality of life
How much exercise does a person really need? That all depends on what your goals are and at what level of fitness you are currently at in your life. Most health experts agree that moderate exercise for 30 minutes every other day is all that some need. Again, you may need more or less depending on your goals and fitness level.
It is important to start an exercise slowly and gradually over time increase it. Also if you have any health issues or have been sedentary for a long time, it is wise to consult your doctor before beginning any type of exercise program.
To write in a question: Please send it to:
Paige Northcutt, P.O. Box 7281, McMinnville, TN 37111 or email to [email protected]
Be sure to include your name and address.
Thank you and go out and have a FIT DAY!