Description
Any activity that gets your body moving around and your heart beating faster than normal can be considered exercise. Playing soccer, riding a bike, walking your dog, or running in place. There are endless possible ways to exercise.
Benefits
- Improves mood and mental health
- Helps to promote weight loss
- Increases cardiovascular health
- Helps promote healthy sleeping habits
- Builds muscle
Required Equipment
Comfortable clothing to fit your local weather.
Good pair of shoes
How to Do It
Pick any physical activity that you like to do. Going to a local gym, riding a bike, jogging, walking, playing sports are some popular ways to exercise. Also be sure to eat healthy and hydrate before and after exercise.
Why it works
Exercise helps your body burn calories which results in weight loss and muscle growth. Even just 5-10 minutes a day can help with decreased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Time Commitment
15-30 minutes
Suggested Frequency
3-5x per week
Time of Day
Any time of the day but try to avoid extreme heat or cold.
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Khloe Kardashian
Jennifer Aniston
Possible Side Effects
- Sore/aching muscles
- Increased appetite
- Sick or dizzy feeling if you exercise too intensely
Tips
- Try listening to music to help boost your mood during exercise.
- Avoid exercise if sick
- Pick an indoor exercise if the temperatures outside are too extreme or the area is unsafe
Supporting Studies and Articles
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