There’s a wide range of people who act upon exercise.
Some people take a walk around the block with their dog and call it a day, while other’s might pass those people on their evening run. Some people might have a yoga ball, a set of dumbells, and a few resistance bands in their bedroom, while others turn their garage into an at-home workout area.
And then there are what’s known as “gym goers”.
A gym is something important and, really, every single person should go.
The question might be why? And the answer is very simple:
When human beings want to accomplish something, what do we always do? Go somewhere to accomplish it.
Think of things like:
- Schools
- Workplaces
- Restaurants
- Meeting rooms
When we want our children to learn, or we ourselves want to learn, we subject ourselves to schools. The same logic is applied to our workplaces, our restaurants, and everywhere that counts as a place of meeting.
Now, don’t think I’m ignoring the wonderful value of a home. A home can accomplish all of the above and more! But it still stands that when we’re serious about doing something, we need a place in which that thing can be done. Even within the home, there is the office; the kitchen; the area you always do your exercises. Even at home, we cannot escape designating a place that we can go to do one specific thing.
Here is where gyms are so special.
When you walk into a gym, you’re there to do one thing: improve your body. Everyone there is on the same journey, regardless of which stage they’re on, and many people will help you should you need it. While you are there, all thoughts of school, work, and responsibilities can float away, leaving you with something that is rather enjoyable and almost asks for you to let out your aggression on it.
The Benefits Of Going To The Gym
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You Get A Massive Increase In Physical Health
It goes without saying: the more you work out, the more your health should increase.
Working out is linked with good cardiovascular health, a lowered chance of diseases, a lowered chance of injuries, and an improved immune system – to name a few.
That’s great and all, but that’s working out, which doesn’t have to be in a gym…
That’s right! But we’ve already highlighted the fact that the best place to work out is inside a gym, so the highest percentage of benefits will be found there as well.
Increased Strength And Muscle Mass
Besides the fact that having more muscles looks nice, they make us feel attractive, too!
Increasing muscle mass also comes with strength, speed, and endurance. The more we improve ourselves, the more we’re capable of handling, which leads to more productivity and more success!
Imagine being able to lift that thing that’s too heavy for you. To run up the stairs with ease. To play a sport or go for a hike and be ahead of the group the whole time! An increase of strength, an increase of muscles will do that for you.
And the beautiful thing is that there’s really no cheating: the more you put into this, the more you’ll get out!
Improvement Of Mental Health
There have been studies upon studies that have shown an uptick in mental health when people start to exercise.
When we work out our bodies release what’s colloquially called “feel-good chemicals” – serotonin and endorphins. These things, as the name implies, make us feel better. We become more happy, more satisfied, more content.
Plenty of therapies for mental health problems include some type of exercise to help combat the effects of depression.
The gym helps with weight management, and cognitive function, and increases confidence levels – there really is no down side to going to a gym. In my own opinion, it is essential for every single human being to go to a gym and go several times a week.