National Exercise Day: 3 benefits and easy workouts to lose weight at home

'National Exercise Day' allows everyone to become more conscious of how vital exercise is for our general health
PUBLISHED APR 18, 2023
National Exercise Day is a day set aside to promote and motivate people to exercise, with the goal of establishing a new habit for everyone (Pixabay/Pexels, Karl Solano/Pexels)
National Exercise Day is a day set aside to promote and motivate people to exercise, with the goal of establishing a new habit for everyone (Pixabay/Pexels, Karl Solano/Pexels)

Every year on April 18, 'National Exercise Day' is celebrated. It is a day to encourage people to engage in physical activity. Exercise improves our overall health by giving us more energy, making us feel better, and even adding years to our lives. Regular physical activity and exercise provide several health benefits that cannot be overlooked.

Exercise benefits everyone, regardless of age, gender, or physical ability. 

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3 health benefits of exercising daily

Helps control your weight: Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. The higher the intensity of the activity, the more calories you burn. 

Reduce the risk of heart disease: Exercise helps to strengthen your heart and circulatory system. The increased blood flow raises your body's oxygen levels. This reduces your chances of developing heart problems such as high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart attack. Exercise on a regular basis can also help lower your blood pressure and lipid levels.

Exercise promotes better sleep: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, sleep better, and sleep deeper. Don't do it too close to bedtime or you'll be too energized to sleep. 

3 easy workouts to lose weight at home

Aerobic Exercises: Running and jogging are regarded as the kings of weight loss workouts. These are exercises that include the entire body. It will strengthen your legs and help you lose belly fat. The primary distinction between running and jogging is the rate of movement. Jogging speeds range from 6 to 9 kph, whereas running speeds range from 10 to 15 kph.



 

Planks: The plank pose, also known as the plank exercise, is one of the most effective full-body workouts. The most significant benefit of Plank's workout is that it addresses the majority of the body's major muscle groups. It works to improve the muscles in your core, shoulders, arms, chest, back, and hips. Along with these advantages, plank workouts aid in the rapid removal of extra fat and calories from the body. 



 

Skipping:  Skipping exercises done routinely will help acquire tranquility and ease sadness and nervousness. The exercise also raises your heart rate, causing your blood to flow more quickly throughout your body and keeping your heart in better and healthier condition. This exercise takes care of your lungs as well as your heart by keeping them healthy and functioning properly.



 

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