We are living a lifestyle which is unhealthy for most of us.
Technology has brought us many conveniences and benefits, but it also may have
made us lazy. Many of us might have become couch potatoes and this certainly
will have its impact on our health and well-being sooner than later. It is
therefore obvious that health experts and doctors recommend that each adult
should try and get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise. This should be
done at least for five days a week. While exercising in the home or workplace
might sound fancy, there is no doubt that visiting the gym daily is a great way
to stay physically and mentally fit. We share below some proven and time-tested
benefits of hitting the gym daily at least for 30 minutes.
Better Weight
Management
Visiting the gym daily can help a lot in managing your
weight much better. It will certainly help you to spend around 500 calories
each day and when you do it seven days a week you can expect that you will be
able to burn 3500 calories a week. When somebody loses 3500 calories a week, he
or she would be able to lose 1 pound per week. This certainly is a good
beginning for all those who are keen on shedding those extra inches of fat
around the waist, abdomen, shoulders, arms and other parts of the body. If you
are overweight, your goal must be to lose around 2 lbs. per week. If you are
obese your goal should be to lose more (perhaps around 4 lbs. a week).
Lower Risk of
Lifestyle Diseases
Today there is no doubt that blood sugar (diabetes I and II)
are common amongst millions of people across the world. It could soon become
one of the biggest health challenges for most of us. Regular visit to gyms and
workouts could help better absorption of insulin by the body and help in
burnout of excess calories. It will prevent buildup of sugar or glucose in our
bloodstream. We must understand that diabetes is often called the mother of all
diseases. Keeping your blood sugar under check through regular gym activities
could lead to a lower risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, impaired
kidney and liver functions amongst other things. It also could help your eyes
to remain in good shape and overall, you can aspire to be a more active and
healthier person.
Better Muscles,
Tissues and Bones
Beyond an age, the metabolic functioning of our body gets
reduced and this is a natural ageing process. However, with regular muscle and tissue strengthening exercises, you could have a much better
quality of muscles and tissues. Quality muscles act as a natural barrier
against overweight and obesity problems. Regular visits to the gym and focusing
on muscle and tissue building exercises is always a good idea.
Cardio Exercises
When we talk about trainer-assisted gym workouts, they will
certainly focus on cardio exercises. These are excellent for burning extra
inches fat and help in toning our heart muscles and increasing the heartbeat.
This will in turn improve blood flow to all parts of the body. There will be
better absorption of nutrients and oxygen in almost each cell of the body. It
also will lead to improved metabolism and better digestive functioning. All
these together will have a positive impact in improving the overall health and
well-being of the person concerned.
Mental Benefits Too
One of the biggest problems with today’s life is lack of
social contact. We either get hooked to our computers or are within our own
small cocoon. However, if you are regular to your gym, you certainly will have
a much better social life. You will be able to talk more freely with people and
exchange views on various things. Further regular exercise at the gym will also
help in improving oxygen supply to the brain. This will make the brain more
active and you will also have lesser chances of suffering from depression and
other related mental illnesses.
The Final Word
Research has shown that being in the gym at least for 30
minutes a day comes with several benefits. It is a very small price to pay
compared to the advantages and benefits that come associated with it.
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