Mens sana in corpore sano. Even the Romans knew the importance of a healthy mind and body. Those who exercise regularly and maintain their bodies well not only look better, but also feel better. Both physically and mentally.
Sports are not only fun and healthy. Working up a sweat regularly has many benefits. In fact, it is very important to regularly get your heart rate up, for example through strength training, because it has a lot of positive effects on your body.
- Your fitness improves and you have more energy.
- You build muscle tissue.
- You burn body fat.
- Your posture, balance and coordination improve. (If you improve your posture and strengthen your muscles, you also reduce back and neck pain).
- Your bones get stronger and your risk of osteoporosis drops.
- It's good for your metabolism and your heart and blood flow improves, lowering the risk of high blood pressure or excessive cholesterol.
- You sleep better.
- You feel fitter.
- You feel mentally stronger: your self-confidence increases and your fears diminish. Strength training also helps reduce stress.
- As we get older, we lose muscle strength. By doing strength training, you counteract that process.
