Living a healthy lifestyle is essential for so many reasons, but one of the most obvious is that it can help you look great. You will, however, feel better and have more energy. Plus, when you’re in good shape, it’s easier to pursue other healthy habits — eating well and getting enough sleep are much simpler when your body feels up for the task.

And while exercise might seem complex or intimidating at first — especially if you haven’t done anything but desk work for your day job all week — there are some great ways to make working out easy. Here are several compelling reasons to exercise every day.

Lower Blood Sugar

If you have diabetes, working out every day can be a huge help. According to Harvard Medical School’s Family Health Guide, regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for type 2 diabetes. It can work so well that drug therapy may not be necessary. Plus, it’s likely to keep your blood sugar levels even throughout the day and reduce the risk of dangerously low blood sugar problems (hypoglycemia).

Better Mood

A 2009 study in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine found that people who worked out for just one hour three times per week had significant decreases in depression symptoms than those with no exercise. And a tiny but consistent body of research has found that exercise helps people with depression — helping them feel calmer, happier, and less depressed.

Improved Sleep

Too many nights of poor sleep can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. And addressing sleep problems is one of the easiest ways to improve your overall health. The best cure is a good night’s sleep, but if you can’t get one, exercise might help. Exercise is one way to do just that. People who exercise have better sleep quality than people who don’t. 

Manage Weight

When it comes to weight loss, the most effective thing you can do is exercise more and eat less. But if you are looking for a simple exercise hack, a daily workout can help burn fat quickly. 

A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that 30 minutes of exercise each day helped boost resting metabolic rate (the number of calories your body burns when you’re just sitting around) by 6%. And more workouts mean more calories burned. By working out three times a week, instead of just once, you could burn nearly 100 extra calories per day — and lose a few pounds as well!

Life Expectancy

A regular workout can add years to your life. Why? Because exercising can reduce the risk of developing many diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Combining exercise with a healthy diet also helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers your risk of developing high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Even if you seem to be at low risk for these diseases, the benefits of exercise still make it worth starting an exercise program now.

Lower The Risk Of Heart Attack

Exercise strengthens your heart by improving the function of the ventricles that pump blood throughout the body. Exercise also helps to maintain a healthy heart rate and reduce cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week, can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by up to 40 percent.

Promotes Better Muscles And Bones

Exercise helps your muscles and bones stay stronger and more resilient throughout your life. Working out regularly makes it easier for you to do what everyone needs to do every day — carrying groceries, climbing stairs, pushing a stroller, etc. These activities may be essential, but they can also take a toll on your body if you’re not up for exercising every day. 

Prevent Cancer

Regular exercise can help prevent cancer. Even in women who are not at high risk for the disease, exercise can help them avoid developing it. Another study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that people who exercised regularly were 33% less likely to develop oesophageal, colorectal, or stomach cancers than those who didn’t. And exercise seems to shrink the tumors in several cancers, including those of the breast and colon.

Boost Energy

A regular workout routine helps you get more done, not least by making it easier to do the things you have to do every day. A study in the May 2012 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that people who worked out for just 30 minutes three times a week were significantly less tired than people who did not. And a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that exercising regularly can improve memory and mood.

Lower Stress

There is some evidence that exercise can help reduce stress, which may be one reason it helps, so many people manage depression and why it may help keep weight down and help with other health issues like cancer prevention. There is some evidence that exercise can help reduce stress, which may be one reason it helps, so many people manage depression and why it may help keep weight down and help with other health issues like cancer prevention. 

So when it comes to being a healthy person, it’s a good idea to get in more exercise.

However, one aspect of exercise that isn’t talked about much is the endorphin boost. Endorphins are “feel good” hormones released during exercise and are associated with pain relief and reduced stress levels.

Takeaway

Working out can be a great way to stay healthy, lose weight, improve mood, and even relieve stress. Many people say that working out helps them perform better at school or work, but sometimes people need a reminder of why they are doing it. 

Furthermore, working out gives you time to appreciate yourself. It can be easier to make time for something you love than something you don’t. Also, don’t forget that working out to be healthy and fit is quite challenging, so prepare yourself for everything that might hinder you from doing it.