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Focus On Fitness
There are countless benefits to finding our fitness. And you don’t need to have chiseled abs or zero percent body fat to enjoy them!
According to experts, these are some of the many benefits of getting fitter (in addition to losing weight or maintaining a healthy number on the scale, of course):
- It improves your heart health and blood pressure
- It makes your lungs stronger
- It regulates blood sugar (which helps keep your appetite stable)
- You’ll be able to recover from illnesses more quickly
- It helps reduce your risk of diabetes and certain cancers
- It can help reduce chronic pain
- You’ll increase bone density and muscle mass
- You may have clearer skin
- You’ll have more energy during the day
- You’ll be able to fall and stay asleep more easily
- You’ll be more confident and productive at work
- You’ll make new friendships by joining a fitness group or a gym
- You’ll strengthen bonds with loved ones you exercise with
- It can help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression
- It helps improve self-esteem
- It improves your memory and concentration skills
- It inspires creative thinking
- It slows down cognitive decline from aging
- It can help reduce cravings to addictive substances like drugs and alcohol