Everyone would love to live a long and healthy life. It affords to spend more time with loved ones. Unfortunately, there is something called the aging process. Some believe that it 's impossible to slow it down. But there is something out there. No, it 's not the fountain of youth; a supposed water source which can magically cure sickness and reverse the aging process. The fountain of youth is yet to be discovered. What scientist have discovered is how magically our bodies can rejuvenate itself. Some may find this hard to believe. Yet, through scientific research, it has been proven that the body can be greatly affected by simply exercising. Specific functions of the body can be enhanced such as the bones, the brain, the immune system and even
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However, in a study found in the journal BMC Public Health, seven participants found that if they exercised regularly, exercise reinforced dietary behavior. One of the participants said, “My thinking is if I go out for a run, which I enjoy doing, and I eat badly, I’ve ruined that hour that I’ve spent going out for a run. You know, I’ve wasted that hour, whereas if I go out for a run and eat properly that hour of going out and running has been productive” (Rogerson, Hora & Copeland, 2016). Therefore, a combination of a clean diet and a consistent routine is important. Losing weight can also help in lowering high blood pressure. When the body has to carry extra weight, it’s putting a strain on the heart. The heart has to work harder to pump more blood. But if you have a strong heart due to exercising regularly, then your heart can work less to pump and the force on your arteries decreases; thus lowering your blood pressure (American Heart Association,2016). Therefore, a regular routine of aerobic exercise can encourage weight loss and provide a sense of …show more content…
Everybody will eventually get sick and die. There 's nothing that can be done…. But what if a physician can give you a free prescription for a happier and longer life, would you take it? Of course! The only free prescription is your own motivation to get yourself to exercise. A big difference can be made in your own life just by having a regular routine. All the benefits are well worth the effort such as the following: having stronger bones, ability to lose some weight, reduced stress, a stronger immune system and improved mental focus. It can mean living life just a little longer for your loved ones; It means having a better mood because of all the good endorphins; It means doing better on your exams; It means that you can delay the onset of Alzheimer 's and osteoporosis. It’s true that we can 't stop the aging process but we can for sure age gracefully. This is the significance of successful
However, in a study found in the journal BMC Public Health, seven participants found that if they exercised regularly, exercise reinforced dietary behavior. One of the participants said, “My thinking is if I go out for a run, which I enjoy doing, and I eat badly, I’ve ruined that hour that I’ve spent going out for a run. You know, I’ve wasted that hour, whereas if I go out for a run and eat properly that hour of going out and running has been productive” (Rogerson, Hora & Copeland, 2016). Therefore, a combination of a clean diet and a consistent routine is important. Losing weight can also help in lowering high blood pressure. When the body has to carry extra weight, it’s putting a strain on the heart. The heart has to work harder to pump more blood. But if you have a strong heart due to exercising regularly, then your heart can work less to pump and the force on your arteries decreases; thus lowering your blood pressure (American Heart Association,2016). Therefore, a regular routine of aerobic exercise can encourage weight loss and provide a sense of …show more content…
Everybody will eventually get sick and die. There 's nothing that can be done…. But what if a physician can give you a free prescription for a happier and longer life, would you take it? Of course! The only free prescription is your own motivation to get yourself to exercise. A big difference can be made in your own life just by having a regular routine. All the benefits are well worth the effort such as the following: having stronger bones, ability to lose some weight, reduced stress, a stronger immune system and improved mental focus. It can mean living life just a little longer for your loved ones; It means having a better mood because of all the good endorphins; It means doing better on your exams; It means that you can delay the onset of Alzheimer 's and osteoporosis. It’s true that we can 't stop the aging process but we can for sure age gracefully. This is the significance of successful