It's Friday the 13th and today is a beautiful day in Chicago to get out there and exercise! Here are 13 reasons to go out and make it a great day!
1. Better flexibility. It's the old "use it or lose it" concept. If your muscles are strong and balanced you will have better flexibility and better control of movements.
2.Better Balance. Constantly moving sharpens our inner ear balance centers and keeps muscles stronger, keeping you more steady on your feet.
3. Better sleep. Lack of sleep is now linked to weight gain; exercise helps promote better rest and burning of calories.
4. Stronger Bones. Weight-bearing exercise helps stimulate muscles, which pull on the bones to make them more dense. These exercises, coupled with a diet rich in calcium and magnesium, will build stronger bones as you age.
5.Better Immune System. People who are physically active are less likely to catch colds, and a little bit of exercise may actually speed up your recovery. If you are running a temperature, rest is your best bet. Otherwise, get moving and walk. Deep breathing may boost your immune response and get you feeling better faster.
6. Better Response to Stress. Exercise raises endorphin levels and lowers the stress hormone cortisol. The release of these exercise-induced hormones not only make you feel happy but they stay elevated even after you are done with your workout.
