The Benefits of Being Fit
Being able to deal with and handle the daily stresses of life is
a benefit afforded to the fit person. Making sure we take the
time to accommodate our needs for stress relief, such as
downtime, therapy time, massage time, or simply take the time
for a nice, hot bath. The body tends to retain stress in the
muscles of the shoulder and back. Taking the time to relax, do
relaxation exercises, and combine this with physical exercise
for the entire body benefits the fit and unfit.
The added exertion of physical exercise is often the catalyst
our bodies needed to boost weight loss into high gear. For the
individual trying to loose weight, the benefits of being fit far
exceed an infringement on personal time, or detraction from
television time that occurs. Not only is it good for your body,
when you're trying to cut back, it gives you something
constructive to do with your time. Exercise also decreases our
hunger pangs, increases our fluid intake, and helps our blood to
circulate much better.
The peace of mind that comes from knowing your body is in top
shape, ready to deal whatever comes along, is a priceless
possession. To be able to ascertain that you've spent your day
wisely, and invested in yourself is a real accomplishment. The
benefit seen from adding just 20 minutes of exercise to your
daily routine are unbelievable. I can attest to the tremendous
increase in energy, as a participant in walking for exercise. I
lost a total of 74 lbs. in one year, by simply adding walking to
may routine. I had been dieting for almost two months, with very
little in the way of results. Walking was suggested by my
physician, and I've never been so impressed. My energy levels
were three times what they were prior to beginning the exercise
program. Increased energy levels are one of the greatest
benefits of a fit body.
Raised self-esteem and confidence in your appearance are also
benefits to keeping a fit body. A fit and healthy individual
shines in how they look, how they treat others, and the pleasure
they take in going about their daily activities.
How about the benefits of a fit mind? The onset of many
age-related mental disorders occurs because we haven't taken the
time to keep our mind youthful, and involved in new learning.
Learning new things forces our mind to form new neural pathways.
We need those neural pathways for the transmission of
information from the body to the mind, or with our ability to
form new memories. If we don't exercise the mind, we lose the
fitness. There's also the added benefit of being able to
participate as a productive citizen, well into our retirement
years. For many older citizens, keeping their bodies and minds
fit means that they are also able to continue to interact in
their chosen work profession, keeping them continually active,
and serving as a continued source of enjoyment.