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Women know
they need exercise, but who has the
time? Balancing a career, a family and
everything in between often causes
women’s personal needs to take a back
seat to other concerns. There are
numerous reasons why women need to
include exercise into their daily
routines. Of course, there is the
obvious benefit of shaping a slimmer
body but did you know that exercise for
women has also been proven to alleviate
depression, help prevent colon cancer
and boost your immune system?
In
addition, regular exercise for women
helps prevent osteoporosis by
strengthening their bones. Many women
find that exercise relieves the symptoms
of premenstrual tension (PMT), painful
periods as well as pre- and
post-menopausal symptoms.
Women who
are physically fit before and during
pregnancy often have less severe back
and labor pain and experience easier
deliveries than women who are unfit.
Further, fit mothers-to-be are less apt
to become overweight and regain their
pre-pregnancy figures much more quickly
after giving birth.
In
addition to improving their appearance
and overall health, many women say that
exercise helps to boost their
self-confidence in all aspects of their
lives. Mary McElroy, professor of
kinesiology at Kansas State University
says, "Exercising gives women a sense of
accomplishment, which is related to
self-esteem. It can have a powerful
effect on self-image. I would take the
benefits of exercise beyond health.
Exercise is an important component of
one's quality of life."
In recent
years, there has been a boom in the
variety of workouts for women as well as
an increased availability of exercise
and physical recreational options,
including online fitness
programs--primarily because more and
more women are taking a serious interest
in keeping themselves fit and strong.
Studies have shown that a combination of
cardio and strength and flexibility
training including walking, running,
climbing stairs, kickboxing, yoga,
cycling at a moderate pace and other
recreational pursuits help women to stay
healthier, happier and more productive
as compared to their sedentary
counterparts.
Note:
Always consult with a professional
health care advisor before beginning any
physical fitness program.
If you
have questions or need further
information about workouts for women,
please contact Slimtree at
contact@slimtree.com. |
