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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Top ten reasons to workout in college

Developing a consistent workout routine will do wonders for your self confidence.  Before we delve into how to motivate yourself to workout and some of the best fitness practices you can follow in college, let us first consider the top ten benefits of consistent exercise as listed by exercise.com 

1. Less Stress 

Life can be stressful in college.  Exercise gives you a time to release stress and frustrations that makes it easier to deal with life.

2. Improves Mood

Exercise releases endorphins, which are the feel-good chemicals that your brain uses to make you happy.  People that exercise feel happier overall.

3. Better Sleep

When you exercise you use more energy and as a result, you sleep better at night.  You will fall asleep faster and sleep deeper resulting in better rest.

4. Better Sex life

Yes, regular exercise can help you in the bedroom! You will have more energy and will feel better about yourself because you look better. This will leave you less self-conscious and more eager to try new things!

5. Better Overall Health

Those who exercise often find that they get sick less often because they have a higher immune system. This higher immune system is generated from eating a healthy diet and living an active life.

6. More Energy

Exercise sends nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and tissues in your body, helps with blood circulation and makes your heart and lungs work more efficiently so that it is easier to move around.

7. Lose or Manage Weight

Exercise is one of the best things if you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight.

8. Better Metabolism

Your body digests food better and is able to send energy and protein to the parts of the body that need it the most.

9. Decreases Chances of Disease

Exercise can help improve existing physical conditions like high blood pressure and helps you avoid conditions such as osteoporosis and high cholesterol.  And don’t forget that it is one of the best things you can do to keep your heart in good shape.

10. Better Concentration

Exercise stimulates all parts of your body and that includes your brain; you will experience better memory and increased concentration.