Have you ever tried to exercise before? If you have not, you must, as it is extremely important in a person’s life. Exercise should be included in your daily routine, just like washing your face and brushing your teeth. I say this, because regular exercise offers a multitude of benefits for a person’s physical and mental health, such as weight management, disease prevention, mood enhancement and increased energy levels. Exercise is necessary to improve your quality of life and well being, no matter your age, or physical disability. Even elderly and disabled people should be able to do exercises that accommodate their abilities, so remember that laziness is not an excuse to brush off exercise.

                   Exercising is essential for weight management to prevent obesity. Medlineplus.org says, ¨To maintain your weight, the calories you consume must equal the energy you expend through physical activity.¨ There are many exercises that are effective in burning calories: strength training, running, sprinting, jumping, swimming and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts that involve short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest periods. If you want to burn calories, you need to increase your workout duration and reduce rest time between different sets of exercise. Exercise will definitely benefit Apex High School students, as it helps teenagers build endurance, strengthen muscles and bones, improves aerobic fitness and develops healthy habits, which can transform them into healthy adults, who are free of chronic diseases.

                     Regular exercise helps in preventing and managing a myriad of health conditions and diseases. Exercise boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol while reducing unhealthy triglycerides, resulting in smooth blood flow and decreasing the chances of cardiovascular diseases. Mayoclinic.org says ¨Exercise also lowers the risk of metabolic syndrome, type two diabetes and certain cancers, while improving cognitive function and overall health.¨ Harward.edu says, for women with Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), exercise is definitely important, as it positively affects the ovarian function and reduces hormonal imbalances. 

                     Exercise can also help significantly improve your mood/mental health and increase energy levels. Healthline.com says ¨Physical activity stimulates brain cells that leave you feeling happier, more relaxed, and less anxious. Regular exercise can also boost a person’s confidence and self-esteem, contributing to an overall improvement in well being.¨ This is even supported by a quote from Apex High Schooler Rebecca, who says ¨Exercise makes me feel motivated to have a fit body, it makes me feel better, both mentally and physically.¨ My.clevelandclinic.org says, moderate-intensity aerobic activity in exercises could release endorphins associated with pleasure and euphoria, which could make you want to frequently do exercise. Constant exercise can effectively improve your cardiovascular system, through improving your endurance.        

                   In the end, it is important for us to understand that exercise is a basic necessity in the life of all humans to live a long, healthy life. It would be good for each Apex High School student to include exercise in their daily routine, as it will benefit them, via transforming them into healthy adults in the future. Regular exercise will prevent obesity, other diseases and helps your mind to be ecstatic and tranquil. Exercise also increases the energy levels in your body to easily do basic, daily activities, or even rigorous activities, as it boosts your muscle and bone endurance. Think about adding basic exercises to your lifestyle, to begin your daily workout, and explore different sets to experience the satisfying effects on you and your body. Exercise will aid you in leading a robust life.