13 Reasons To Exercise That Have Nothing To Do With Losing Weight
Getty Images/HuffPost Many people who loathe exercise arguably feel that way because of how the activity has been marketed to them. Cavan Images via Getty Images Working out = happy feelings Runner’s high, endorphins, the feels — whatever you want to call it, exercise is sure to bring it. And it can improve self-confidence Even if you don’t lose a single pound at the gym, exercise can make you feel better about yourself. Exercise can help you sleep better A good night’s sleep makes everything better, and exercising can help you nab one. People sleep significantly better and feel more alert during their waking hours if they exercise for at least 150 minutes a week, according to research associated with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Expert reveals her 6-step plan to make exercise FUN - and help you shed pounds
Discover Related
How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?
How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?
Weight loss coach shares 5 game-changing habits that can make weight loss fast and smooth
Forget diets and exercise, 100-year-old women reveal real secrets to long life
5 Health Mistakes Women Make That Lead To Obesity, And 5 Tips To Stay Fit
5 ways to swap sedentary habits for healthier ones
Study Reveals How Much Exercise Older Adults Need Each Week To Live Longer
If you walk 10,000 steps a day, this one easy trick increases health benefits, according to an exercise scientist
Study links fitness apps to disordered eating and obsessive behaviour
Colon cancer diagnosis: Exercise may play a key role in survival, study finds
Get motivated to exercise regularly like these gym rats in their 70s and 80s
Get motivated to exercise regularly like these gym rats in their 70s and 80s
Importance of physical activity stressed
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s 8 golden rules for prioritising exercise this winter
'Ugh. Do I have to?' Honest questions (and answers!) about cardio, illustrated