168 50 Reasons to Exercise!

 

 

 

50 Reasons To Exercise
by Monica Neave
Looking for some motivation to work out? Here's 50 amazing reasons
why you should and 3 quickie workout moves that you can do at home
(no equipment necessary) to shape your entire body.

1. Burn calories
2. Increase your metabolism
3. Lose weight
4. Lower your body fat
5. Lower your BMI
6. Prevent weight gain
7. Build muscle & get stronger
8. Increase endurance & stamina
9. Feel energized
10. Increase self-esteem and confidence
11. Feel & look healthy
12. Look younger
13. Burn your fat clothes
14. Eat more and stop starving yourself
15. Enjoy all types of food without gaining weight
16. Improve circulation
17. Relieve stress
18. Reduce anxiety levels
19. Alleviate depression
20. Prevent injuries
21. Reduce low-back pain
22. Strengthen joints
23. Alleviate or prevent migraine headaches
24. Alleviate or reduce PMS
25. Improve immune system
26. Sleep better
27. Improve balance & coordination
28. Improve posture
29. Increase or maintain flexibility
30. Lower resting heart rate (gives your heart a break)
31. Lower or control blood pressure
32. Reduce total cholesterol
33. Reduce circulating levels of triglycerides
34. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
35. Reduce the risk of heart disease
36. Reduce the risk of cancer
37. Reduce the risk of stroke
38. Reduce the risk of colon cancer
39. Reduce the risk of breast cancer
40. Increase insulin sensitivity and prevent adult onset diabetes
(type II diabetes)
41. Increase or maintain your bone mineral density to prevent
osteoporosis
42. Live a longer and better quality life
43. Set a good example for others (your kids, relatives, friends)
44. Quit smoking with less trouble
45. Live an independent lifestyle as you age
46. Increase your pain threshold
47. Feel the rush of endorphins
48. Participate in fund raising walks/runs without a problem
49. Be the one everyone wishes they looked like
50. Get complimented on a regular basis

Here's some quickie exercise moves that work several body parts at
once. You can do this routine while watching one of your 30 minute
sitcoms. Alternate with a brisk 30 minute walk around your
neighborhood or 15 minutes of rope jumping with the All Pro Jump rope
and your on your way to a slimmer, healthier, happier you.

Plie Squat & Calf Raise
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointed out and hands
on hips. Slowly bend knees until thighs are almost parallel to the
floor. Hold for 1 second. Contract your butt and thighs as you raise
back up to starting position. Lift your heels off the floor so you're
standing on the balls of your feet. Lower back to starting position
and repeat the entire sequence for 12 repetitions. Works: glutes,
inner thighs, quads, hamstrings and calves.

Pushup & Plank Extension
Get into a push-up position: arms shoulder-width apart; back, hips
and legs aligned. Bend elbows and lower chest toward floor. Press
back to the start position and lift right leg more than a foot off
the floor. Hold it for 5 seconds and lower. Repeat entire sequence
alternating with left leg for 6-8 repetitions. Works: chest, arms,
shoulders, glutes, and abs.

Reverse Rotation
Lie on your back with legs straight above your hips and knees
slightly bent. Place your hands behind your head to support your neck
and raise shoulders off the floor. Contract your abs towards your
back and rotate your rib cage and upper body to the left as you point
your feet to the right. Pause and return to center. Repeat
alternating sides for 10-12 repetitions. Works: back and abs.