Presented
by Maria Tsantouli, B4
A. How Does Exercise Help Me?
1- Exercise increases the capacity of the lungs. The lungs in each
inhalation get more air, and therefore more oxygen with less effort.
2- It increases the capacity of the heart in various ways. The
heart is also a muscle. The more trained he is, the more efficient he works.
The working heart is not capable of responding to a tiring activity. The
hardened heart in each pulse sends more blood to the body's tissues. So when we
want to catch the bus, play on the beach, climb a ladder quickly, and
generally, lose intense physical activity, our heart is ready to meet the
demands. It sends more blood with each beat and beats at a much slower rate
than the trainer. On the contrary, the hardened heart, in its attempt to
respond, can work dangerously.
3- The body is not only
beautiful but also strong. It helps the musculoskeletal system. With exercise
we get a better attitude. We are not bowing anymore nor are we leaning forward.
Having a strong skeleton and muscles makes us faster and stronger. We can run
in the park, jump away, climb the hillside, pick up a heavy object more easily.
We are certainly becoming more resilient. By gaining all these benefits we gain
more confidence in ourselves and in our abilities.
4- Exercise shields our health
and protects us from epidemics and diseases.
5- It helps to sleep better at
night. We no longer suffer from insomnia.
6- Exercise has a better
appetite and is easier to digest.
7- Exercising with a healthy lifestyle leads to
longevity.