Living in a city with our fast-paced lifestyles comes with its share of undebatable benefits – we are all used to and completely love the lifestyles we have!

However, this is not to say that it does not have its fair (or unfair?) share of downfalls.

We often hear people complain of many ailments and they often have to take a break from work to recoup – has our lifestyle led to the degeneration of our immunity? How do we work on boosting our immunity?

While the fat loss benefits of exercise have been talked about too often, what we need to focus on are the health benefits that exercise result in.

Here is how exercise can boost your immunity and keep you healthy.

Exercise helps reduces stress

Stress is one of the major factors that affect your immunity –  if you find yourself stressed all the time, odds are that your immunity levels drop and you are prone to more illnesses. Exercise helps keep stress at bay and boosts immunity.

 

Exercise strengthens your mental health

Exercise helps release endorphins – the famous happy hormones that keep some mental illnesses at bay!  There is nothing like a healthy mind to help a healthy body.  And what better way than maintaining good mental health to boost your immunity?

 

Exercise keeps your bones healthy

Regular physical activity keeps your bones healthy – it keeps you more energetic and fit and thereby reducing any risk of bone related injuries that occur when you are not moving enough.

 

Exercise keeps you fit

In general, exercising keeps you fit and keeps away a host of lifestyle diseases that include diabetes, obesity etc.  This is a huge factor in today’s world where more and more people are prone to such disorders.

So, how do you ensure that you boost your immunity by exercising regularly?

It does not have to be a drastic change! Here are five quick things you can do right away to stay fitter.

• A short walk every day that lasts for 30 minutes or going for a run in the morning.
• Playing any sport of your choice regularly
• Cycling is a great way to keep yourself healthy without feeling like you are exercising!
• Committing to an exercise routine – join a gym or a fitness class!
• Getting into a home exercise routine – there are a host of videos from where you can watch and learn to exercise at the comfort of your home!

Exercising is not complicated but the benefits it does bring are a whole lot including boosting your immunity. So, quit making excuses and take up some form of exercise today to stay fit and healthy!