Regular exercise can have a profound impact on our health and overall well-being. It can help boost energy, improve sleep quality and support a healthy
weight.

To break this down into further it can benefit each system in our body.

Cardiovascular System:

Strengthens the heart

Increases circulation and delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissue

Supports skin health

Increases good cholesterol and decreases bad cholesterol and triglycerides

Lowers blood pressure

Digestive System:

Supports metabolism (which helps with weight management)

Promotes regular bowel movements

Supports gut health by modifying gut microbiota

Lymphatic/Immune System:

Strengthens immune system

Can reduce inflammation by changing blood characteristics

Muscular System:

Increases muscle strength, which increases lean body mass and metabolism
(resting metabolic rate)

Improves muscular functioning, neuromuscular stabilisation, and coordination,
which reduces injury and chronic pain

Nervous System

Can improve cognitive functioning (weight-bearing leg exercises in particular can
affect brain and neurological health)

Can improve awareness of how the body is moving and where it is in space
(especially exercises that incorporate balance)

Can improve reaction time

Reproductive System

Supports fertility for men and women (by supporting a healthy body weight)

Improves energy levels and stamina

Increases strength, endurance, and flexibility

Boosts confidence

Respiratory System

Strengthens lungs

Helps the body use oxygen and remove carbon dioxide more efficiently

Increases oxygen capacity

Emotional benefits of physical activity can be powerful and help the following:

Reduce depression and anxiety

Reduce and help manage stress

Produce endorphins and induce “feel good” emotions13

Increase self-esteem, body confidence, and feelings of empowerment

Exercise can also sharpening the mind. Research has shown that physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of happiness and euphoria. It enhances cognitive function, memory, and concentration, providing a natural boost to mental clarity and productivity.

Regardless of how much time you have and where you are based in the world the benefits of getting just a small amount of exercise will notably benefit your health and wellbeing.

The smallest step even if it is for 5 minutes can have a huge impact for your physical and mental wellbeing.

Please let me know in the comments what you have noticed as your top benefits from movement ?

Much love xx