Everyone knows exercise is good. So exactly HOW is it good for you? Let’s find out more in our interview with Healthy Wong, the Founder of FOODSPORT, a social innovation campaign that promotes community participation in sports and food donation for the needy in tandem.
Physical Benefits of Regular Exercise
- Improve cardiac function and strengthens the lungs
- Facilitate muscle growth
- Prevent sickness and minimizes the chance of injury
Effects of Regular Exercise on Mental Health
- Relieve stress which is a common phenomenon of urban life
- Clear negative energy and allows your mind to start afresh
Now that you are aware of the benefits of exercise, let us explore what you can do to keep yourself inspired and motivated to work out regularly.
How to Set Work Out Goals?
Without goals, you can easily lose track of what you are really after. These goals can include better health, happiness, expanding social circles, weight loss, or simply training for a particular sporting event. Consider what you really want to achieve through exercise, then plan your exercise routine accordingly.
Tips for Sticking to Exercise Goals
Life is full of constant changes. It is important that you do not get caught up in these changes and continue working towards your goals. As you move forward steadily towards your goals, make sure you enjoy the journey and enjoy every step of the way. In other words, have fun!
How to Improve Exercise Performance?
With your goals in mind, create an exercise or a training schedule. Whatever your goals are, exercise should be made part of your daily life.
Start a healthy lifestyle. Make exercise part of your daily routine and enjoy both the physical and mental health benefits that exercise brings.
Source:
- Mr. Healthy Wong - Founder of FOODSPORT
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