IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE

Exercise is physical activity such as jogging, walking, jumping, skipping, dancing, cycling, etc engaged in to improve, maintain or rehabilitate the human health and fitness. It is also ideal for the enhancement of emotional wellbeing. It is essential for every human to exercise his body because it is required for total wellbeing. The importance of exercise are as follows:
BUILDS STAMINA: Each time the body is engaged in exercise, energy is used, you condition your body to be efficient by using less energy for the same quantity of work,  this way you are improving your stamina.
PROMOTES FLEXIBILITY: When the muscles are stiff, it makes them prone to injuries, it also inhibits balance and coordination. Exercise promotes flexibility of the muscles making certain movement easy; bending, twisting, turning, reaching, etc. Exercises that involve stretching help the body to be flexible, thereby keeping the body in good posture.
PREVENTS DISEASES: Do you remember that acronym "MR-NIGERD" for characteristics of living things, used in Biology during high school days? The "M" stands for movement, this comes first to show how important it is in every human life. Movement means exercise, our bodies are designed to move, hence the need to exercise regularly. When we exercise,  we keep fit physically and stay healthy, chances of developing certain diseases like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney stone, heart related diseases, etc will be reduced drastically.

COMBATS OBESITY: Obesity is as a result of excess fats and weight in the body. Exercise plays a key role in the process of weight management, this is because excess of calories that are stored in the body are burnt down by exercise.  This also helps to increase or boost your confidence level, smart shape equates good confidence.
IT'S  THERAPEUTIC: Stress is part of life, however it has the ability of wreaking havoc with your mind. It can be controlled or relieved through exercise, when you exercise your body hormones known as endorphins are released, these are natural stress fighters. The release of these hormones will alleviate stress, lift your mood, and make you feel much better. You will sleep like a baby, it is the surest way to keep you looking younger and feeling happier.
IT ENLONGATES LIVES: Studies have found that people who exercise regularly live longer as much as those who stop smoking. Do you desire long life? Get off your comfort zone today and engage yourself in exercise, you will be glad you did.

As important as exercise is to the human body, it is crucial to know that it can be abused. It's abuse can arise when you do too much too soon, or when you perform intense exercises on a daily basis. This can be detrimental to your health, it can lead to tendon or muscles strains, loss of lean tissue and fitness-level plateaus.  The best way to go in order to get the desired result is to create a routine and be consistent about it (3 times in a week).