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Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt very energized after having gym class at school? Exercise might be just thought of as a process for the intention of physical fitness and weight management, but the benefits are far beyond the effects that are most widely known, such as building muscles and losing weight. There are many benefits that are gained from physical activity.
Muscle strength and flexibility are generally the most known benefits of exercising. Resistance training, including activities like lifting weights, helps maintain muscle mass and function. This is critical for maintaining a healthy body, preventing injury, and improving physical performance in daily tasks. Additionally, cardiovascular exercise like running and swimming enhances heart health and endurance. This supports better blood circulation throughout the human body.
Not only limited to being helpful to the muscle and the cardiovascular system, exercise also causes significant impact on the brain. First, when people engage in physical activities, the brain releases chemicals that are called neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitters such as dopamine and endorphins make people feel good by helping reduce stress and improve mood. This is a considerable reason why people often feel happier or more relaxed after working out. Moreover, exercise increases blood flow to the brain, boosting its function. The brain demands good circulation and exercise aids it. In fact, an increase in blood flow is not only valuable but also very essential. While exercise induces good blood flow to deliver all the nutrients required to carry out the job the brain does, it also increases production of the brain function, including memory. People hold their memories, yet, we only remember a fraction of our lives. Fortunately, physical activities improve memory’s capacity and strength.
In conclusion, exercise is more than a superficial thing that is related to beauty and self-care. Instead, exercise is an effective method for enhancing the capability and health of the body and brain.
Works Cited
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By: Jeonghwa Oh