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Why is exercise important for me?

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Last Updated: 10/02/2022 at 3:40pm
Why is exercise important for me?
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Kay2134
March 1st, 2018 10:18am
It can help to elevate depression helps you to feel more engerized and is a important for both physical and mental health. It can also help you to feel better about yourself.
JJill1
March 8th, 2018 9:22pm
Exercise is very important, not only for your body physically, but mentally. It can help you relax and relieve stress! Even just walking around, if you were not the most fulfilled with actual exercise!
Anonymous
April 4th, 2018 8:38pm
it helps your muscles and to get you active so you can walk and even lift things, it also help you so that you will be doing somthing outside
delightfulForest12
April 5th, 2018 5:58am
Exercise is a time for me to focus on me. It also makes me feel good and refreshed afterwards. Exercise also keeps me motivated to make myself a better person overall. It also gets me active in my community and helps me make new friends.
Apollosdaughter
April 6th, 2018 1:04pm
If you dont want a healthy body and want to look old and be tired at little things then don't do exercises. Why not? You MUST DO EXERCISE IT WILL BENEFIT YOU FROM THE DAY YOU START DOING IT. WHEN your neighbours are gonna look old and walk with stick you'll be running around without panting and free from diseases.
walkthecisco
April 11th, 2018 3:31pm
If you don’t exercise you body can not burn the calories consumed by eating food. If these calories don’t burn they become fat. That fat builds up and makes it harder todo daily tasks to the best of your ability.
luminousDreamer79
April 27th, 2018 6:04pm
Physical excercise is my way of releasing any anger or stress i have from the day ive had. I also like to do mental exercises to keep myself focused and to stop any worries or issues getting to me too much.
Anonymous
May 9th, 2018 9:56pm
its important because it makes me healthy, strong and alert. it gives me energy and confidence and makes me feel unstoppable
Bracketless
May 18th, 2018 5:06am
Exercise is an important aspect of mental health. It helps in rapid blood flow, stretches unused muscles and in the process, the endorphins released out of muscle stress facilitate a sense of pleasure, energy, and will to accomplish other focused tasks like studying, reading, planning, and further exercise.
AngelOliviaHelper
May 30th, 2018 7:27pm
It is important because it keeps your weight at a healthy place and also is good for mind and makes you motivated.
colorfulunicorn01
June 14th, 2018 1:05am
Exercise is extremely important! Believe it or not, exercising releases endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, making you feel more happy :)
JuliaK073
June 24th, 2018 9:26am
Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits.
Brightheart993
June 28th, 2018 2:51am
Exercise has many benefits such as decreasing anxiety, depression, and stress. It can help with weight loss and body image. Exercise can build and maintain strong bones and muscles. It can increase energy levels. It can reduce your risk of chronic diseases and help skin health. Exercise can improve brain health and memory. It can help with relaxation and sleep quality. It can also help reduce pain.
kindPerspective84
July 4th, 2018 7:27pm
Excercise keeps me sane. Distance running in nature does wonders for my depression, and anxiety. We spend so much time indoors in this modern time. Simply being outside is therapeutic. Many ultra runners who run further than marathon distances, are ex substance abusers. Many people with addictive personalaties find replacing that habit with long distance running very therapeutic. 3 years ago I couldn't run 2 miles without a break. Now I'm running 30 mile races etc. It has made a huge difference for my mental health. :)
Kat140615xx
July 11th, 2018 10:47pm
Exercise releases endorphins which not only boosts your mental health it boosts your health as your body will benefit from this.
Power14
July 13th, 2018 8:53am
Exercise is not just important for you but for everyone. We all humans need to tune our bodies with exercises it keeps us mentally and physically healthy. Health is wealth. If you have a good health then you can do. Anything you want. In order to get best out of you exercises are needed. Hope it helps.
Anonymous
July 18th, 2018 3:27am
Because it can keep the blood flowing in your body. It can also help your mind cope with difficult situations better because an active mind is a healthy one!
Anonymous
July 22nd, 2018 5:58pm
Exercise increases your energy level. Exercising delivers oxygen and nutrients to your whole body helping it to work more efficiently and boost your endurance. Exercise and other physical activities are often great opportunities to socialize. Going to the playground, joining a sports team or going to the local recreation center are all great ways to meet new people. Being physically active will keep you healthy. Research says that engaging in 30 minutes of exercise a day is all you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercise makes you happier! Physical activity releases chemicals in your brain called endorphins that are known to make you feel happier and more relaxed. Regular physical activity has been proven to help prevent a wide variety of health problems. Exercise can be fun! Often times exercise can be a part of some your favorite daily activities, such as walking the dog, going to the playground, or riding your bike. Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is good for your heart! It helps maintain a healthy blood pressure and improves circulation. Regular physical activity helps you sleep better. When you are active during the day, you typically fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer. Exercise is good for your mind, body, and soul.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2018 9:18am
Exercising improves our mood and also keeps our body healthy. It can also improve our quality of life!
Anonymous
July 26th, 2018 11:23am
Well, personally, I think that when we are ill, vitality goes away, and we start loosing the ability to do anything. If we keep looking at our vitality decreasing without acting to stop that, we will die. I say "die" because only dead people do nothing. To avoid arriving to this case, you shall exercise, while exercising, your vitality increases. Also, exercising helps to get out anxiety :)
Gentlerabbit7539
August 3rd, 2018 6:06pm
Exercise is very important for both physical and mental health. You can be fit and make friends while doing it! Exercise helps you think, sleep well, and can help you do better in daily activities. It helps release endorphins and these make you happier and more positive through chemical reactions. So please-exercise and feel better!
musicalEnergy94
August 15th, 2018 12:52pm
exercise is important for your overall body, it can help prevent aging and gives you strength. exercise is good for for your immune system and your mental health could improve. exercise can help with sleep and lower your blood pressure. exercise outdoors can help your get Vit D and boost seratonin which will make you feel less depression. i love exercise!
AnneCat
September 9th, 2018 12:03am
To maintain personal fitness and energy levels. Exercise also helps keep me focused, and boosts my mood in times I would normally feel depressed. It is therapy for me. If I wasn't able to exercise on a daily basis, my chronic pains would only get worse; I have to keep moving. Maintaining flexibility through yoga, and a rigid cardio routine help keep my joints feeling young, and dulls my chronic pain to a manageable level without needing medication. I am grateful to be able to exercise daily, and to see the results. Patience and time~!
sweetWriting46
September 29th, 2018 12:51pm
Exercise is important for me to keep the body active and make me fit. Exercise makes the body parts flexible and is good to health. Exercise reduces risk of High Blood pressure, manage weight and reduce risk of becoming obese. It also reduce the anxiety and depression, and helps prevent mental health problems. boosts your mood and well being. Exercise increases energy and vitality feelings. Exercise helps to perform activities of daily life more easily. Exercise help to lose and maintain weight
Anonymous
September 30th, 2018 3:22pm
Exercise is, first off, important for your physical health in the long term. You can protect your cardiovascular system, level of cholesterol, and metabolism so that you do not develop heart diseases or diabetes. Additionally, you protect your mental health. It is supported that exercise, firstly, releases the same chemicals in the reward center of your brain as doing drugs and drinking, which are much less healthier options. As a result, you will reduce your risk of being diagnosed with depression or depressive-related disorders. Additionally, exercise helps alleviate stress and maintains your cortisol levels in your brain, specifically the hypothalamus. Nevertheless, exercising doesn't just improve your physical health, but your mental and emotional health as well.
Nasrz8
October 25th, 2018 10:12am
Exercising has a lot of benefits physically, mentally and even socially. Physically: When you exercise, you don't only get fit and healthy on the outside, but also on the inside. Your internal organs will function more healthy preventing you from potential illness such as blood pressure, diabetes...etc. As for on the outside, whats better than looking amazing and getting stronger? it may even open more opportunities to you in various subjects like relationships or work. (see the social part) Mentally: A fit body = a fit mind. Your brain needs exercise where more of your blood will reach your brain, making it functions more smoothly. also psychologically, exercise produces the hormones of happiness, just like chocolate ! and produces more hormones that makes you more active and creative. Socially: Yes exercising plays a huge role in boosting your social life. You get to meet and interact with new people, maybe make new friends. Not only it affects that part of social life, also relationship and marriage ! Yes ! being fit will allow you to look more dependable and to provide more - physically - to your partner like sexual and romantic issues.
BlankaM
October 28th, 2018 9:50pm
Exercise raises your dopamine levels in the brain which automatically releases endorphins, which are happiness hormones. Endorphins flood your body with the feeling of euphoria and happiness, which is why exercise is the best natural remedy to lift your mood. On top of improving your mood, it also allows you to feel and look healthy. By taking care of your body you are also taking care of your soul. A healthy body will empower you with more energy with daily tasks and will make everyday life more enjoyable. Finishing a workout with some cardio will guarantee not only an aching body, but a pumped happy mood!
MarissaMc
November 11th, 2018 1:32pm
Exercise is essential in our life for two reasons, the effect is has on our physical health, and the effect it has on our mental health. Physical health is the easiest to look at and understand. It helps with muscle tone, blood flow, and weight management. On the flip side, the positive effects exercise can have on our mental heath are a bit more subdued. The hormones our body releases during a workout and after promote happiness and well being. We also, over time, can see our reflection in the mirror looking more toned and sexy and our body image can go through the roof. Exercise in general is one of the best things that can be done to assist overall health.
Anonymous
December 26th, 2018 11:20am
As a kid I wasn't particularly keen on it, being the bookish, nerdy student, but for the last few years exercise has been an important constant in my life. Aside from helping me feel healthy and fit it helps ease my anxiety and almost constant (mental) tension by releasing all those happy hormones. When I am low on self-esteem It also gives me a sense of accomplishment to see improvement in my physical abilities and to feel the burn of my muscles. I would not be able to cope without exercise, I believe and I am glad I discovered the right (i.e. the most fun) kind of exercise for me.
Ashes2Ashes1984
January 23rd, 2019 10:30am
Exercise is important to us because it serve as a stress reliever. Just imagine, you are having a horrible day either at school, work, during family get together and sometime need something to relax and release some stream. You don't have to go excessive with the exercise to relax it can be simply walking around the block, taking your dog for a walk, walking your child to school, (if not to far from your house). And it also can improve your mood, blood circulation, and even your mental focus. When I have too many thoughts racing around my head and can't focus on the task at hand. I exercise, if allowed, I am able to relax and focus more on the task.