Why exercise? To live a longer and healthier life is a good reason to start. Besides looking better, research continues to show that regular exercise is attributed to longer life span and better quality of life. In a report by the Surgeon General, "Physical Activity and Health," physical activity is shown to reduce anxiety and depression, improve mood, and is directly linked to reducing the risk for developing chronic illnesses such as Heart Disease and Type II Diabetes. The Surgeon General, along with the CDC and the ACSM recommend getting a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. This is activity that noticeably increases breathing and heart rate for a sustained duration of time.
Joining you local area Gym is an ideal way for meeting this requirement. Left to their own devises, the average person does not sustain a regular exercise routine. Currently more than 60% of American adults do not maintain a regular activity level and 25% of adults do not exercise at all (1). As large as these numbers appear, they are not surprising. Busy work schedules, children and family, and household responsibilities often hinder peoples’ attempts to include regular physical activity into their daily lives.
