The Health Benefits of Sports
It’s a common worry for people to think that sports are bad for their health. But the truth is that being active is key to living a happier, healthier life. In this article, we’ll explore some of the ways in which exercise can improve your well-being and overall quality of life!
Sport can help you to shed pounds.
Exercise is a great way to lose weight. It can help you shed pounds, and keep them off.
Many people who exercise regularly tend to eat less than those who don’t exercise at all or only do so occasionally. This is because when you’re active, your body burns more calories than it would if you were sitting around doing nothing; this means that over time, the number of extra calories consumed by an active person will be less than the number burned off during exercise–and thus they’ll lose weight as a result.
The exact amount of weight loss varies depending on how much activity someone does each week: for example, according to one study published in JAMA Internal Medicine (a journal), women who exercised moderately for at least 150 minutes per week lost about 2 pounds per year; men with similar levels of activity lost 3 pounds per year on average.[1]
Being active will boost your mood.
If you’re feeling down, exercise can help. Studies show that it’s a powerful mood booster and natural antidepressant. That’s because exercise triggers the release of endorphins–the body’s own painkillers–which not only relieve physical pain but …
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