The Effects Of Exercise On The Body, And Body

Most people in the world nowadays know about exercise. It is almost impossible not to at least be aware of it. They are constantly being bombarded by it, whether it is in a magazine, on TV or in the latest ad on the radio, people have heard of it somewhere. Each person has a different reason for why he is choosing to start an exercise program, he is sick of looking a certain way, having too much body fat, not fitting into the kinds of clothes he would like to wear, not being confident in a swimsuit at the beach. But the effects of regular exercise on the body, and mind are many and can include longer life, relief from tension, increased endurance, and improved appearance. One of the biggest reasons people start exercising is to get rid of excess weight. Body fat is the type of weight that does the most damage to health and has the biggest impact on your appearance (Noble 11). Exercise burns body fat and helps maintain a healthy weight and tones and strengthens the muscles of the arms, legs and abdomen (Shimer 15). A toned, strong body is both appealing to the eye and physically healthier.
Although aesthetics are a good plus from working out, that is not the only effect. A strong body is a healthy body and when the body is strong, there is a less risk of becoming injured (Schlosberg 136). “The body is no stronger than its …show more content…
According to clinical studies done on depressed patients, exercise is a strong mood elevator (Shimer 17). This is due to the fact that aside from elevating levels of endorphins and dopamine, all of the neurotransmitters targeted by anti-depressants are regulated (Ratey 121). Anxiety is also treated very effectively by relieving muscle tension and increasing serotonin and GABA (Ratey 95). By getting into a good routine, the exhilarating feeling of satisfying a bad, unhealthy craving, is replaced by a long term better mood (Ratey 70). So a low mood fix can be as easy as taking a