This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Exercise

The benefits of exercise are far more than just losing weight or achieving that “beach body.”

Physical exercise is good for mind, body and spirit. Studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. From making you happier to helping you live longer, regular exercise is key to living a healthy, balanced life.

It’s crucial to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, everybody knows that. But, not a lot of people realize what happens to their body when they do sports.

1.During training:

metabolic rate increases
blood viscosity is improved
the oxygen flow rate increases from 8 liters, when you’re at rest, to 100 liters per minute
the increased blood flow allows the cells to take in more oxygen and nutrition from blood.

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2.Just after training:

your body begins to digest proteins and carbohydrates 4 times faster, so you lose weight more quickly.
your brain starts to release more endorphins, witch lift your mood

3.A few hours after training:

you become more confident on your self-esteem improves.
your blood pressure becomes normalized
you begin to sleep better, and your sleep quality improves.

4.After a few weeks of regular training:

lung capacity increases
you get hardier
your heart and blood vessels work better
your immune system becomes stronger: the level of lymphocytes in the blood goes up
the body regulates the levels of sugar and other substances in the blood more easily
your body stores less fat

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5.After a few months of regular training:

you become less prone to stress, and you’re less likely to experience depression and mood swings.
the oxygen transfer to your muscles increases, and microcirculatory blood flow improves.
an improved coordination of movements helps you strengthen your nervous system. The speed of nerve impulse transmission increases: the brain activity improves, and we make decisions more quickly.
the musculoskeletal system of the body strengthens: your muscles become bigger and your bones become denser.

6.After a few years of regular training: