Fitness is not the same as being active. It is about moving in a certain way and burning calories by doing something specific. Exercise will provide more benefits. Fitness, and especially aerobic fitness, increases endurance, health, muscle strength, and coordination. Walking or doing other strenuous exercises can increase cardio-respiratory health. Certain types of mental abilities are improved by this type of exercise.

People who are fitness-conscious can benefit from fluid intelligence. This is the ability to retain and absorb information. Aerobic fitness helps to protect cognitive abilities that decrease with age, such as the ability of managing, preventing interruptions and speeding up processing. You should be aware of any health problems such as diabetes, high blood-pressure or other illnesses and consult your doctor about an exercise program that will improve your strength and endurance.

The Doctor. John Ratey is a Harvard University neuropsychiatrist and the author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. Dr. John Ratey says that exercise has many benefits for the brain. He claims that the need for exercise is genetically determined and essential to our health and wellbeing.

Neuroscientists have only just begun to study the effects of exercise on the genes in brain cells. They've discovered evidence in the biology of our species that shows the effect of exercise on the brain. Exercise creates proteins which travel through the bloodstream to the brain where they play a crucial role in our fundamental thinking processes. "[1[1

Regular exercise can help reduce the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis as well as many other diseases. Exercise helps to maintain a healthy body weight and decreases cravings. It also reduces the chance of developing chronic diseases. The following overview of benefits of exercise is based on the book Living Free: Find Freedom from the Habits That Cause Pain. It only gives a few examples. [2]

Lowers Stress

Exercise can help reduce anger, stress, depression and anxiety.

You can get an hour more energy by walking for 10 minutes. A sugary, fatty snack can cause fatigue and stress.

Exercises that are moderate in intensity reduce anxiety better than those that are intense.

Exercise helps to reduce anxiety by reducing stress hormones, tension and tension.

Mood Enhancer

Regular exercise in students is associated with a reduction in anxiety, depression and loneliness.

All age groups benefit from regular moderate exercise in terms of energy, mood, confidence, and creativity.

Animal studies have shown that regular exercise can reduce depression symptoms.

Brain Power Booster

Exercise improves circulation, neurotransmitter efficacy, and brain structure.

Even small improvements in aerobic fitness will improve your  health. This is because the executive control abilities in the brain can help you plan, organize, and remove unnecessary information.

Physical exercise improves memory and learning, according to studies on humans and animals.

Exercise stimulates the mind of children, allowing them to learn more.

People over 60 who exercise for at least 45 mins, three times per week, can improve their cognitive abilities that typically decrease as they age.

Sleeping Aids

Exercise can ease sleep problems in older adults.

Exercise is a great way to improve the quality and quantity sleep. Exercise can also help improve depression resistance and general well-being.

Exercise and the right treatment can help improve your mood, which will also help you to sleep.

You should exercise in the evening to avoid interfering with your sleep.

What is the best exercise to do? What kind of exercise do you do? There are many ways to exercise, whether you are a city or country dweller, wealthy or poor, fit or out of shape.

Exercise is beneficial for both your body and brain. Exercise can improve your mood and memory. It also boosts your brain. Exercise balances your emotions. Exercise can help you feel better.