{"id":30934,"date":"2016-12-08T23:18:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T23:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/5-awesome-benefits-of-exercising\/"},"modified":"2016-12-08T23:18:05","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T23:18:05","slug":"5-awesome-benefits-of-exercising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/5-awesome-benefits-of-exercising\/","title":{"rendered":"5 awesome benefits of exercising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{In today\u2019s world where there\u2019s so much buzz about keeping fit and working out, a lot of people seem to be warming up to the idea of exercising; however, there is still a very big number of those who still think it\u2019s not worth it, because of the amount of time and energy it requires. Well, if you do not exercise, or maybe you quit along the line for some reason, hopefully, you\u2019ll have a change of heart after reading this.}<\/p>\n<p>{{It boosts mental strength }} <\/p>\n<p>One of the major consequences of regular exercising is that it increases and enhances the flow of blood around the body, as well as the production of cells that are responsible for mental development. Studies have shown that when you work out often, your body produces cells that aid in sharper memory as well as vocabulary retention. In children, for instance, it is proven that regular physical exercise enhances mental development, but as I said before, it\u2019s not exclusive to them alone, you too can enjoy the same even as an adult.<\/p>\n<p>{{It eases stress }} <\/p>\n<p>The reason a lot of people suffer stress is because they don\u2019t dedicate time for themselves to work out. Stress is a normal part of living, but you can control and contain it by doing the right thing. One sure way of dealing with stress is exercising. When you work out, you increase blood flow in your body, which in turn, helps you relax and sleep better.<\/p>\n<p>{{Confidence booster }} <\/p>\n<p>Confidence comes from looking good, amongst other things. I don\u2019t know about you, but I know that exercising is one sure way of looking good. If it\u2019s a bigger, firmer butt you want, you can get it from squats; if it\u2019s bigger biceps and chest, you can get it from lifting weight or simple push-ups. What about great-looking abs? Sit ups! You can get it all from working out, and the better you know you look, the more confident you are.<\/p>\n<p>{{Healthier,greater looking skin }} <\/p>\n<p>Due to increased blood flow in the body, your skin is better. Sweat from exercising is also important for detoxifying the skin pores. When all these happen, you are left with a healthier looking skin.<\/p>\n<p>{{Reduced cancer risk }} <\/p>\n<p>Active people are safer from cancer than those who aren\u2019t. When you exercise, you boost your chances of being free from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer, studies say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{In today\u2019s world where there\u2019s so much buzz about keeping fit and working out, a lot of people seem to be warming up to the idea of exercising; however, there is still a very big number of those who still think it\u2019s not worth it, because of the amount of time and energy it requires. 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