Body and Mind: The Benefits of Exercise Are More Than Physical

 On her podcast, social media influencer and best-selling author Beth Linder-Moss described the benefits of regular exercise. There are physical benefits to exercise that help reduce our weight and add muscle. But there are mental and emotional benefits too that Beth discussed. To hear the Beth Linder-Moss podcast go to one of the following outlets: ApplePodcasts  Boomplay, LibSyn, Soundcloud, Deezer, PlayerFM, ivoox,         Bullhorn, Spotify, iHeart, and her website at https://bethlinder-moss.com.

How is Exercise Beneficial?                                                                                                                         Most people know that physical exercise is good for them. But good for them how?  Yes, weight loss is one thing but according to Beth, even thin people can benefit from exercise. “Exercising is so much more than what people think,” Beth told her listeners.  “There are so many more things to it.” Among the many positive outcomes exercise will improve are the quality of sleep and a better sense of balance to name just two. “With better balance injuries that result from falls are less likely,” Beth said. “A better night’s sleep makes all type of cognitive functions better too.”

The First Day is Hardest

Beth cautioned that exercisers manage their expectations early in the process. “You are likely to be really sore, so you're not going to love the first day,” she said.  But Beth also says that within the first week, people start to see and feel the benefits.  “Many times, exercise can actually make you want to eat healthier,” Beth said. “Similarly, you start to increase your water intake just by starting to do an exercise program.”

 

Mental and Emotional Benefits

Exercisers will also experience lower anxiety levels. This happens because the heart rate increases which increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain. This in turn stimulates the production of hormones that help with the health of brain cells. “Exercise helps keep circulation going,” Beth said. “It (exercise) results in more oxygen to the brain, which is critical for routine and more complex mental processes.” Many studies of dementia and Alzheimer's patients find regular exercise can prevent or minimize some of the effects of these diseases.

 

Another emotional benefit is the reduction of stress hormones. “When the stress hormones are decreased, you're going to be able to focus better, and you're also going to be able to stay on your daily tasks because of better concentration and just generally feeling better, she said.” “I set aside a certain time of every day for exercise and devote that time to just that. Everyone in my family knows this and schedules around it. This is a commitment I made to myself.”

 

About Beth Linder-Moss

Beth Linder-Moss got interested in health and fitness at the age of 16 after her father had his first heart attack. After this devastating event, she and the other members of her family changed their eating and exercise habits for the better.

Today she is a much sought-after speaker, press interview and teacher. Her latest book is ‘Think Healthy Be Healthy’ and is available where books are sold. Her website is https://bethlinder-moss.com.