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Body Liberation 101. Exercise Because You Love Your Body…
Not Because You Hate It
Let’s talk about movement and how to exercise because you love your body rather than hating it. It’s a sad indictment of society’s obsession with thinness that the focus on exercise for many is purely about losing weight. There are so many health benefits of exercising regularly. If you could buy a pill that gave you the same benefits, there would be riots and people paying ridiculous amounts to get hold of some.
Benefits Of Regular Exercise
Improved cardiovascular health
Stronger muscles and improved bone density
Lowers blood pressure
Lowers levels of health cholesterol
Improves balance and reduces the risk of falls
Boosts Energy
Improves the quality of your sleep
Improves insulin sensitivity
Lowers the risk of some types of cancer
Can have a positive effect on mental health
Reduces stress and removes the stress hormone cortisol from the body
Sounds great, right? Exercise can do so many more wonderful things for you beyond making your body smaller. That’s why…
