Working out was something I would always put off. I either never had time, or I was too lazy and kept putting things off. Coming to college has opened my eyes to how working out, even if its for a short period, can literally save your life.
It's A Natural Stress Reliever
Working out releases endorphins in your brain. This calms you down and helps to reduce cortisol (the hormone that causes stress) This is critical in college because stress becomes a part of everyday life. Stress is really bad for you. It effects your body's balance, performance, and could even lead to health problems in the future.
Can Reduce Chances of Health Problems
Working out helps to improve and avoid major health concerns like cardiovascular disease, obesity, and high blood pressure. These health concerns are some of the largest causes of death in the United States. Things like lifting weights, doing cardio are way easier to take on than hefty medical bills and a cramped lifestyle. If you start now, it can literally save your life down the road.
It Preserves Your BrainÂ
When you age, your brain begins to deteriorate. After age 65, your brain reduces in volume by 0.5% that's crazy to think about. It is proven that aerobic exercises help restore the volume in the hippocampus, which is in charge of your memory. It is critical in your quality of life, so working out now, will help your brain down the road.
It Makes You Feel Good
Leaving the gym knowing you pushed yourself a little harder, or that you went a little heavier in weight makes you feel so accomplished. You have the motivation to keep doing better and pushing yourself. Your body can do amazing things, just wait and see!
