Reasons you should think about fitness

While attending McDaniel College, I was assigned a project in my Introduction Communication course to Media. We were given the creative freedom to choose any theme and develop some medium, such as an article, film, social media post, etc. The medium I chose to display was a video questioning some of my current McDaniel peers participating in Athletics. Asking them direct questions about their fitness journey, such as how fitness has influenced their lifestyle and what benefits they believe exercise provides.

Benefits of Fitness

In my experience at Mcdaniel, I have not seen many people stretch their resources properly. We can access a free gym without the hassle of membership fees or gyms with improper equipment. The gym gives you access to various equipment you might not have at home. This allows you to use a variety of workouts and work different muscle areas. As a student, we should try to indulge in the gym because we are given the equipment and have access to a positive way to relieve stress. A 1998 Journal of Medicine and Science Sports and Exercise study suggests that exercise allows individuals to take time from daily worries.

Another reason to exercise is the health benefits of fighting the "middle-age spread" or the weight we gain as we age. This 1998 edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition contributed to confirmation. That Aerobic exercises can be a modification for older men's daily caloric requirements. Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart, allowing it to circulate blood more efficiently. This can help lower your chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Some examples of these workouts include swimming, cycling, elliptical training, walking, and cardio.

This takes me to the next fitness benefit and how it can lower the risk of some chronic diseases in the middle ages. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 1998 looked at the effects of leisure-time physical activity on metabolic risk factors like body mass index, triglyceride levels, total cholesterol, and HDL ("good") cholesterol levels in 5,220 men and 5,869 women aged 20 to 49, with an average age of 34. This data suggests that sustained high levels of physical activity or a high level of an active lifestyle quote "improved the metabolic risk profiles in both sexes."

Conclude

Fitness is about feeling well and having a healthier life, and it is not just about looking nice. Whether you are just getting started with fitness or are well on your way, there is always space for improvement. It is essential to begin with, healthy habits so that it is not hard to start them later in life.

Remember that the benefits of fitness reach far beyond physical health. Regular exercise can improve mood, promote mental health, and reduce stress and worry. It can also improve your sleep, raise energy levels, and improve your general quality of life.

Establish a way to encourage yourself to prioritize your fitness. Whether you go to the gym, try a new workout class, or walk outside, every step you take toward a healthy lifestyle is positive.

References:

Mcdaniel Hoover Library Database

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