Wednesday 7 November 2018

How exercising promotes holistic health

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People get into exercising for a number of reasons. Regardless of their reasons, they all aim to become better for themselves and the people around them. Exercise promises to promote improvement in one’s physical, emotional, and mental health.

While weight isn’t the only basis for being fit, it does say a lot about a person’s health. Any form of exercise, be it through regular playing a sport or following a gym program, can keep one’s weight in check. Proper and regular exercise can help prevent weight gain or help in maintaining weight loss. Doctors may advise their patients to exercise regularly to ward off serious health conditions and diseases.

Individuals who need an emotional lift also turn to exercise to boost their mood. Some head to the gym to blow off some steam after a stressful day at work. After a gym session, people may also feel better about their appearance, boosting their confidence and improving their self-esteem. Exercising helps increase productivity, too. While it may seem counterintuitive, regular exercise promotes energy boost as it delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues and helps one’s cardiovascular system work more efficiently.
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Exercising inspires and motivates an individual to do more and be more. Once exercising becomes a habit, it changes the way a person sees life. Perspectives are changed, and one’s view of the world becomes broader and sounder. It teaches an individual about patience and discipline, encouraging hard work in everything one will get their hands into. Through exercise, every day is a chance to be better and to become an inspiration to many.

Dr. Tup Ingram is a reconstructive and plastic surgeon based in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Yale University for undergraduate studies, graduating cum laude with a degree in Mathematics and Philosophy. When he’s not busy with work, he enjoys flying, scuba diving, and exercising. Visit this blog for similar updates.