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Here are 12 benefits of doing sport!
“Sport is health” is a well-known and often heard phrase. But are we really aware of the importance of sport? Studies show that regular exercise has a much greater impact on our health than we realise.
Reduce Stress
Tough day at the office? How about a walk in the park on the way home? That miracle walk will reduce your stress level and increase your body’s ability to cope with mental tension by increasing the concentration of noradrenaline, a chemical capable of moderating the brain’s response to stress.
Improve Physical Appearance
Food is our fuel. When you exercise, your body needs certain nutrients and calories to give its best, and above all, to ensure your recovery. If you get used to training, you will soon realise that your body asks for nutritious food, making sport and nutrition a perfect combination.
Increase Self-Confidence
Physical activity is capable of improving self-esteem. This is possibly one of the best benefits of doing sport. It’s as simple as that, you look better and feel better. Regardless of weight, gender or age, exercise can increase your perception of your own attractiveness and put you in better tune with your body.
Contact with Nature
There are many options for combining physical activity with nature: climbing, rowing, walking in the sun or jogging by the river. The vitamin D produced by exposure to the sun reduces depressive symptoms. Why lock yourself in a gym when the great outdoors can do wonders for your mood?
It prevents Cognitive Impairment.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet produce a series of chemicals in our brain that can prevent the deterioration of the hippocampus (one of the most important structures in the brain that is essential for memory and learning), delaying cognitive decline.
It helps you Fall Asleep
Have you noticed how quickly children fall asleep after a hectic day at the playground? The physical exhaustion of a training session predisposes us to sleep faster and deeper, feeling more energetic in the morning. Do you want to sleep like a baby? Then, get moving!
Improve your Sex Life
Regular exercise will make you feel better and more active, as well as ignite the spark in the bedroom, as it promotes an increased libido. These factors include the release of testosterone, or reducing the tensions of stress, creating a climate more conducive to unleashing sexual desire.
It controls Addictions
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter released in pleasurable situations. Some people develop an addiction to the stimulus that produces it (alcohol, drugs, sex). Since exercise is also capable of producing dopamine, it is of great help in addiction recovery treatments.
It increases Productivity
Uninspired office day? The solution could be a short walk. Workers who take time out of their day to exercise are more productive, more efficient and more energetic than those who do not. Starting the day with a workout is a great option.
It increases Creativity
Getting your heart pumping can trigger creativity for up to two hours after your workout. So the next time you need a boost of creativity, put on your running shoes and go for a run to refresh your body and brain at the same time.
It keeps you Motivated
Having healthy lifestyle habits and seeing the results on our bodies and our moods can help us stay motivated in all aspects of our lives. In addition to the obvious benefits on our self-esteem when we set small goals and achieve them.
It inspires the Rest
Whether it’s a tennis match, a group class in a gym or a short run with a friend, most people do better when they train in company. Even beginners can be inspired by more advanced athletes, challenging themselves to train harder during a gym session.
