Swindon based Personal Trainer Julie Boyle explains just some of the reasons to dust of your trainers!!
ANTIDEPRESSANT:Studies have indicated that exercise is just as effective as medication in treating depression
BONES:Weight-bearing exercises help prevent osteoporosis in later life
CONFIDENCE: Feeling good inside and on the outside helps boost self-esteem
DITCH THE DIET: You don't have to diet to lose weight - and you are far more likely to keep the weight off with workouts instead of diets
ENDORPHINS: The body's natural 'feel good' hormones are released during exercise
FAT-BURNING: Aerobic exercise uses fat as well as carbohydrates as fuel
GREEN: Walking or cycling to work instead of driving reduces pollution
HEALTHY HEART: Reduced resting heart rate and increased cardiac output through exercise decreases the risk of heart disease
INJURY PREVENTION: More mobile joints and flexible muscles reduce the risk of injury from everyday activities and sport
JOINTS: Improving your range of motion and strengthening the surrounding muscles protects joints from damage
KINETIC CHAIN: Closed kinetic-chain exercises work several muscle groups simultaneously, more closely reflecting movements in everyday life
LONG LIFE: Exercising guards against cancer and cardiovascular disease
METABOLISM: Weight training and aerobic exercise boost your resting metabolic rate (RMR), so you will burn more calories even whilst relaxing
NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION: Exercise improves the transmission of nerve impulses in nerves and brain pathways
OUTDOORS: Training sessions outdoors bring the added benefits of fresh air and Vitamin D production from exposure to sunlight
PHERMONES: These feel-good hormones are released when you exercise, giving you that post-workout 'buzz'
QUICKNESS: SAQ (Speed Agility and Quickness) training can greatly improve acceleration and reaction times
RESPIRATORY FUNCTION: Exercise enhances lung capacity so your heart doesn't have to work as hard to oxygenate your muscles
SOCIAL LIFE: Group fitness classes are a great way to meet new people and have a laugh
TONING: Kiss goodbye to 'Bingo Wings'
UP-REGULATION: Type II diabetes sufferers can improve their bodies' response to insulinthrough regular exercise
VITALITY: You will feel energised after your workout
WELLBEING: Exercise reduces stress levels and the risk of associated health problems
X-FACTOR: Looking good can help you stand out from the crowd
YOUTHFULLNESS:From age-defying looks to increased energy levels
ZZZZZzzzzzzz: A good workout during the day will help you sleep better at night
Can you put a price on the above? After all, what do we have if we don't have our health? Personal Training may be the best investment you'll ever make!
