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Importance of Physical Fitness

Regular physical activity provides significant health benefits. It can boost overall health by strengthening muscles and bones while reducing the risk of diseases. Engaging in physical activity also aids in prolonging one's lifespan by decreasing the risk of premature death. Additionally, exercise promotes mental health by reducing stress and anxiety while improving mood and aiding sleep. It also increases strength and stamina to allow for more vigorous physical activities. Maintaining physical fitness can help save on health-related expenses in the long run by preventing disease and injury.

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Importance of Physical Fitness

Regular physical activity provides significant health benefits. It can boost overall health by strengthening muscles and bones while reducing the risk of diseases. Engaging in physical activity also aids in prolonging one's lifespan by decreasing the risk of premature death. Additionally, exercise promotes mental health by reducing stress and anxiety while improving mood and aiding sleep. It also increases strength and stamina to allow for more vigorous physical activities. Maintaining physical fitness can help save on health-related expenses in the long run by preventing disease and injury.

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Importance of Physical Fitness

National Physical Fitness month may be months away, but engaging in a


healthy fitness routine can be done this early for several good reasons. For those
who need a little push, here are some noteworthy benefits of physical fitness
and why you should start making a move today.

It boosts overall health.

Regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy and keeping your


weight in check. Not only does keep your lungs and heart healthy, but it
strengthens your muscles and bones. Mounting studies also show that regular
physical activity significantly reduces the risk for diseases, including
cardiovascular diseases, Type 2 diabetes, cancers, and more.

If you don’t have time to go to the gym, a 30-minute walk 5 days a week will do
says the CDC. You may also take up outdoor games or sports, go cycling, or
hiking as ways to exercise.

It helps prolong your life span.

Because it helps prevent diseases, one of the benefits of physical fitness through
physical activity also aids in increasing your life expectancy. Studies who that
physically active people live longer than their less active counterparts. The
Lancet Medical Journal says that one in every 10 premature deaths are due to
lack of exercise, while the American Heart Association estimates that about
250,000 deaths annually result from a lack of exercise. This almost equates to the
average number deaths that are due to smoking.

It promotes mental health.

During exercise, the body releases endorphins and serotonin – also called happy
hormones – which help lower anxiety, stress, and tension. These hormones aid in
blocking negative thoughts, uplifting one’s mood, and ensuring a good night
sleep.
Physical activity also encourages positive changes in the brain, promoting new
growth and activity that yield a sense of calm and happiness.

Scientists are also suggesting that doctors include physical activity in


recommendations for patients suffering with depression. One Harvard study
shows that a 15-minute run or one-hour walk a day decreases the risk of
depression up to 26%, and prevents relapse. In fact, a lot of people use exercise
and outdoor activities like hiking as a natural way to combat moderate
depression.

It increases strength and stamina for more rigorous activity.

Physical fitness enhances flexibility, bone density, and muscle strength. As your
muscles grow and bone stronger, you also gain better balance and become
better product against injury from a fall or slip. This strength also makes you more
resilient for other physical activities. If you’re planning to do wall climbing or
mountain climbing, adding daily exercise into your routine is a great start.

If you’re too scared to go outdoors right away, you might want to try indoor
climbing just to start with. Later on, you can then slowly introduce yourself to go
for the outdoors.

It saves your health-related expenses.

Something that don’t get factored in a lot when exercise is discussed are
thefinancial savings – not to mention, the worries – that it offers in the long run. A
healthy body means less disease and less injury, preventing unwanted
hospitalization and other healthcare costs in the long term.

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