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The Physical, Mental and Social Benefits of Exercising

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"Exercising can help with weight gain or loss depending on your individual needs; the more intense the activity, the more calories you will burn."

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“We have data showing that all causes of mortality are lowered by exercise... There’s less heart disease, diabetes and cancer. People who exercise have fewer accidents and die less often from infections. It’s a no-brainer.”

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A physical benefit of exercising is that it can help you control your weight and help you gain or lose weight depending on what your goal is.

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Exercising can prevent many diseases including heart disease, arthritis, some cancers and diabetes.

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"One of the most common mental benefits of exercise is stress relief. Working up a sweat can help manage physical and mental stress. Exercise also increases concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain’s response to stress."

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"Being active gives you not only an excuse to get together with your current friends, but also allows you to meet new people who enjoy an active lifestyle... joining a fitness program or recreational sports league introduces you to people who also enjoy keeping active. As you spend time with new and old friends, you can't help but develop a variety of qualities, like cooperation."

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One social benefit of exercising is that you may get to meet people or hangout with friends with you exercise. When joining a sports team, you meet new people. When working out, you may run or go to the gym with a friend. Exercising can definitely improve social life.

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A mental benefit of exercising is that it reduces the amount of stress by increasing concentrations or norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain's response to stress.