By Elizabeth Elemi
Regular exercise offers numerous benefits for the body and mind, including improved cardiovascular, increased strength and flexibility, enhanced mood, better sleep, and reduced risk of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Some people have erroneously concluded that they do not need exercise because they are not overweight. However, overweight and obese people stand to benefit immensely from regular exercise programme.
Here are some tips for incorporating exercise into a healthy lifestyle:
Choose activities you enjoy: Find physical activities that you genuinely enjoy doing.
This could include walking, running, swimming, dancing, cycling, or playing a sport. When you enjoy an activity, you’re more likely to stick with it in the long run.
Set realistic goals: Set achievable goals based on your current fitness level and gradually increase the intensity or duration of your workouts over time. This approach helps prevent injuries and keeps you motivated as you see progress.
Incorporate variety: Engage in a variety of exercises to work different muscle groups and prevent boredom.
Incorporate cardiovascular exercises (e.g., jogging, cycling)
Endurance, strength training (e.g., weightlifting, bodyweight exercises) for muscle strength, and flexibility exercises (e.g., yoga, stretching) for improved mobility.
Recent findings has also shown that regular exercise can counteract and prevent depression.
