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Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles
work and requires your body to
burn calories.
There are many types of physical
activity, including swimming,
running, jogging, walking and
dancing, to name a few.
Being active has been shown to
have many health benefits, both
physically and mentally. It may
even help you live longer (1Trusted Source).
Here are the top 10 ways regular
exercise benefits your body and
brain.
1. It Can Make You Feel Happier
Exercise has been shown to improve your
mood and decrease feelings of depression,
anxiety and stress (2Trusted Source).
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Interestingly, it doesn’t matter how intense
your workout is. It seems that your mood can
benefit from exercise no matter the intensity
of the physical activity.
In fact, a study in 24 women who had been
diagnosed with depression showed that exercise of any intensity significantly decreased
feelings of depression (3Trusted Source).
The effects of exercise on mood are so powerful that choosing to exercise (or not) even
makes a difference over short periods.
One study asked 26 healthy men and women
who normally exercised regularly to either
continue exercising or stop exercising for two
weeks. Those who stopped exercising experienced increases in negative mood (4Trusted
Source).
SUMMARY:
Exercising regularly can improve
your mood and reduce feelings
of anxiety and depression.
It produces changes in the parts of the brain
that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also
increase brain sensitivity for the hormones
serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve
feelings of depression (1Trusted Source).
Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to
help produce positive feelings and reduce the
perception of pain (1Trusted Source).
2. It Can Help With Weight Loss
Furthermore, exercise has been shown to
reduce symptoms in people suffering from
anxiety. It can also help them be more aware
of their mental state and practice distraction
from their fears (1Trusted Source).
Your body spends energy in three ways: digesting food, exercising and maintaining body
functions like your heartbeat and breathing.
While dieting, a reduced calorie intake will
lower your metabolic rate, which will delay
Some studies have shown that inactivity is
a major factor in weight gain and obesity
(5Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source).
To understand the effect of exercise on weight
reduction, it is important to understand the
relationship between exercise and energy
expenditure.
