1. Increase Your Energy Levels

One study found that six weeks of regular exercise reduced feelings of fatigue for 36 healthy people who had reported persistent fatigue.

In fact, exercise seems to be more effective at combating CFS than other treatments, including passive therapies like relaxation and stretching, or no treatment at all

2. Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease

Regular exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular fitness and body composition, yet decrease blood pressure and blood fat levels.

Therefore, daily physical activity is recommended to reduce belly fat and decrease the risk of developing these diseases.

3. Relaxation and Sleep Quality

Regular exercise can help you relax and sleep better.

In regards to sleep quality, the energy depletion that occurs during exercise stimulates recuperative processes during sleep.

One study found that 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week can provide up to a 65% improvement in sleep quality.

Another showed that 16 weeks of physical activity increased sleep quality and helped 17 people with insomnia sleep longer and more deeply than the control group. It also helped them feel more energized during the day.

4. Good for Your Muscles and Bones

As people age, they tend to lose muscle mass and function, which can lead to injuries and disabilities. Practicing regular physical activity is essential to reducing muscle loss and maintaining strength as you age.

Interestingly, high-impact exercise, such as gymnastics or running, or odd-impact sports, such as soccer and basketball, have been shown to promote a higher bone density than non-impact sports like swimming and cycling.

5. Healthier State of Mind

A number of studies have found that exercise helps depression. There are many views as to how exercise helps people with depression:

1. Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract you from daily worries.

2. Exercising with others provides an opportunity for increased social contact.

3. Increased fitness may lift your mood and improve your sleep patterns.

4. Exercise may also change levels of chemicals in your brain, such as serotonin, endorphins and stress hormones.