Seven more reasons to exercise!!!

     Good Afternoon!!!  I am looking forward to Zumba and soccer with Blake.   Lyon is taking his 24/7 run/walk this afternoon, Yancey V is at football, and hubby will be walking to the Y and back!  WHEW!!!  Isn't life CRAZY BUSY?  We must make time for ourselves and our families for what is important.  Last night we discussed as a family our commitment to 24/7.  Not only our individual commitment, but our commitment as a family.  Why the empasis on exercise?  I'll give you seven great reasons!!!
     According to the mayo clinic there are seven benefits of regular physical activity.

1.  Exercise improves your mood.
          WOW!!!  My family will tell you that is reason enough for me not to miss a workout!  Stressful day?  Who doesn't have stress in their life?  Exercise will help cope with stress.
          Physical activity releases chemicals in our bodies that help us feel happier.  Exercise not only helps us feel better, it can also help us look better.  Regular exercise will also help with depression.  GET BUSY!

2.  Excercise combats chronic disease.
          Regular exercise will help with heart disease, osteoporosis, cholesterol, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer!!!  This is a lifestyle habit for LIFE!

3.  Exercise helps you manage your weight.
          Want help maintaining your weight?  GET OFF THE COUCH!  This one is easy - when you exercise you burn calories.  The harder the exercise - the more you burn.  This can be little changes.  Take the stairs, walk during your lunch break, play in the yard with the kids.  You get the idea.  MOVE!

4.   Exercise boosts your energy level.
          Regular exercise helps to "deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues".  Regular exercise will help your entire cardiovascular system work more effectively.  Important?  When your heart and lungs work more effectively you will have more energy to do the things you enjoy (and keep up with the kids).

5.  Exercise promotes better sleep.
          Getting a good night sleep can help improve concentration, productivity, and mood.  Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep and stay asleep.  BEWARE!!!!  Exercise too close to bedtime may cause some people to be too energized to fall asleep.  If you have a hard time falling asleep, exercise early in the day!

6.  Exercise can help your sex life.
          Regular exercise helps you look and feel better.  There is more to it than that!  Regular exercise can "lead to enhanced arousal for women, and men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don't exercise -  especially as they get older".  Now......everyone show that to you hubbys:)

7.  I know you don't think it - EXERCISE CAN BE FUN!!!
          Think of exciting new ways to exercise with your family.  Get together with friends and have a backyard football or baseball game.  Go hiking, or biking, or climbing.  Head to the local park or playground.  JUST GET MOVING!!!!

Are you ready?  Get moving and enjoy the benefits of exercise 24/7!!

Blessings -

Emmie