The Main Reasons to Practice Body-Mind activities:
Good for Health
Sports can help you reach your fitness goals and maintain a healthy weight. Regular physical activity helps prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breast and colon cancer. It also helps prevent hypertension, overweight and obesity and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being.
Good for Body
Physical activity helps strengthen bones, muscles and joints; reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis or joint problems (such as arthritis). Helps stabilize blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Helps maintain weight – reduces body fat. Sport releases endorphins and makes you happy: Endorphins are among the so-called happiness hormones. They belong to the body’s own substances that transmit signals to the brain that can trigger well-being, positive feelings, joy and other emotions.
Good for Cardio
Cardio- also known as aerobic exercise-is a vital component of any exercise regimen. It gets your blood pumping and oxygen flowing, which translates to better health across the board. And studies show that cardiovascular fitness is associated with living a longer life. Whether you like dancing or practicing Pilates, keep it up! Those sweat sessions are adding up to big benefits for your body.
Good for Breathing
Regular exercises are very beneficial for the lungs because they increase the strength of the muscles around the lungs and the rest of the body. As you build strength, your muscles will also need less oxygen to function, meaning you’ll breathe more efficiently as you move.