No matter what age, shape, fitness level or size you are, exercise can dramatically improve your health.

Have you avoided starting an exercise routine because you are afraid you might get hurt or don’t know where to start? With the help of a fitness coach, you can start an exercise routine that will make you look and feel much better, both mentally and physically.

Here are the top 5 benefits of an active lifestyle that you may not know about:

1. Health: Being active will raise your good cholesterol. When you are active, you improve the blood flow in your body. This can help prevent the chances of you getting a stroke, heart attack, arthritis and several types of cancer. It will help you to live a longer life.
2. Energy: Exercise boosts your energy. I know you must be thinking that you will be exhausted after working out. However, through regular exercise you will improve your endurance and your energy will steadily go up. You will feel renewed and ready to enjoy life!
3. Mood: Exercise helps with your mood. It will help reduce stress and make you feel better about yourself. When we exercise it release endorphins. Even a short walk around your neighborhood can boost your mood.
4. Sleep: You will get better sleep from exercise. This is because you will burn off the stress of the day and clear your mind to fall asleep easier. It will also help you stay asleep longer. Just make sure you don’t exercise right before bed as it will keep you awake.
5. Bones: You will have stronger bones. Exercise helps to maintain your bone density and prevent fractures. It is important to note that you have should have a healthy diet to make sure you are taking in enough calcium and vitamin D to support this.