Exercise
EXERCISE - AN ESSENTIAL PART OF LIFE
By Kathryn Crossweller
Jun 10, 2008 - 11:39:24 AM

It might sound obvious, but exercise is really important in maintaining a healthy body.   It increases energy levels, keeps weight under control, benefits those with heart conditions and helps circulation and posture.   Endorphins are released during exercise, which helps with depression.   Many people find that if they study or work in an office, for example, taking an exercise break helps their performance.

The problem is, although we all know this on some level, not many people find time to exercise as much as they should.   It�s hard to find time to spare for exercise, and when living in built-up areas, running, cycling and walking all seem less attractive than they would in the countryside.   Gyms are plentiful but opening times and prices work against many people, not to mention a feel of self-consciousness which more often than not will stop people from wanting to exercise in public.

When you consider that the number of steps it is recommended that each person takes a day is 10,000 you can see how easy it is for our exercise lives to be in serious need of reform!

There is too much evidence facing us to show that exercise should actually be an essential part of life, so if you need a bit of a kick start to get you to go to the gym or dig out an old video of Lizzie Webb or Mr. Motivator look no further!

Can Exercise Beat Cancer?

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article662341.ece - Making a link between exercising as a teenager and preventing breast cancer, this new research is worth a read.

Increase your Metabolism through Exercise

http://www.tranquillizer.co.uk/articles/Increase-Your-Metabolism-Through-Exercise.html - A high metabolism is the best aid to losing weight, and this article tells you it�s actually possible to improve yours!

Exercise for Midlife Women

http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/12dec/shang_pa.htm - Pointing out the increased benefits of exercise for midlife women, this article also gives tips on how to achieve a change in routine.

Choosing Exercise for Better Health

http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/07_96/wooten.htm - Aimed at women but applicable to both sexes, this article provides a very persuasive argument for an increase in exercise.

Is Exercise Good for You?

http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/183_10_211105/bru10410_fm.html - The Medical Journal of Australia published this article to back up the claim that regular exercise, tailored to your age and condition, outweighs any risks.

Exercise May Boost Good Cholesterol

http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20070529/exercise-may-boost-good-cholesterol - Another benefit of aerobic exercise.

Exercise, Good for the Body, Good for the Mind

http://www.numarkpharmacists.com/nw04/exercise_good_for_body091204.htm - Linking exercise to the possibility of avoiding dementia in old age.

Aerobic Exercise Good for the Heart

http://www.scenta.co.uk/viewitem/1699578/aerobic-exercise-good-for-the-heart.htm - Further evidence for exercise for patients with heart disease.

To work out how many calories you burn doing the things you enjoy, use this NHS site: