BODY EXERCISE

At its most basic, exercise is any type of physical exertion we perform in an effort to improve our health, shape our bodies and boost performance. Obviously that covers a broad range of activities and, luckily, there are plenty to go around whether you want to lose weight, get healthy or train for a sport.

The Benefits of Exercise
I could (and will) go on and on about all the things exercise can do for you, both physically and mentally. The great thing about it is that you don't need much to get the benefits. Even just a few minutes a day can improve your health, well-being and help you:

Lose weight
Reduce stress
Relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety
Reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer
Boost your mood
Give you more energy
Help you sleep better
Increase bone density
Strengthen the heart and lungs
Improve your quality of life

It's important to remember that motivation doesn't just happen. It's something you make happen each and every day. If you have multiple reasons to exercise, you'll always have something to get you moving, even when motivation is short. The hardest part of exercise is getting started...if you can get that far, you've won half the battle. Some ideas:

Remind yourself of your weight loss goals
Think of a future event to get ready for (a wedding, a vacation, etc.)
Consider how much energy you'll have to get more things done
Imagine how relaxed you'll feel after a workout
Think of your exercise time as the only time you may get to yourself all day
Remind yourself how good you'll feel by following through
Promise yourself a reward for completing your workout
Think of all the diseases and illnesses your workout could protect you from
Remind yourself that this workout is necessary to reach your goal .