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Jonathon Dow, Research Paper
Mr. Wright
EH 1302
29 July 2018
Two More Reps
Physical fitness contributes greatly to keeping the human body healthy and functioning
properly, for longer life, and better support in activities and breathing. Without proper physical
fitness, we tend to decline in health and become fragile. There are multiple avenues of physical
fitness that can fit in the individual’s forte. Cardio, weight lifting, boxing, cross fit, yoga,
aerobics, sex and dancing are just a few that could spark their interest in being active. Also in
perspective with physical fitness, it have certain perks of improving moods, health conditions,
and even decrease stress.
The first topic we are going to discuss is how physical fitness can improve moods, health
conditions, and even decrease stress. In former studies, individuals who work out more become
less stressed with their daily interactions and have a better attitude. It pumps up endorphins and
help bump up the activity of the brain neurotransmitters and contributes to the good vibes mood.
Within the arena of decreasing stress, it is also a great tool for meditation! Meditation is a
necessary movement for the bodies to recollect after a long day, a fight, or even to humble the
bodies and minds when it is going full speed at the most unpleasant moments. With proper daily
meditation, the decrease of stress will be amplified and could even increase optimism and have
the body feeling in a better mood. Now this will not come over night. There will be weeks of
progression to be achieved, but with continuous meditation, every day will be a better day.
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Exercise is more fun and statistically proven to be more beneficial when there is someone
to motivate each other. When one person feels like giving up, the other work out buddy will be
there to push them to their limits. This is a see-saw effect. Having someone there to push the
limits of the body can make the individual stronger mentally, emotionally, and the most obvious,
physically. It takes just dedication, a friend, and motivation to reach the goal of peak physical
fitness. Also in having a work out buddy, there are more options of work outs for the body to
change up the routine. The human body burns more fat when there is a different exercise that is
introduced. It is a fun and exciting experiment with the body to undergo but it is totally worth the
change. Try to engage in a combination of vigorous and moderate aerobic exercises, such as
running, walking or swimming. Squeeze in strength training at least twice per week by lifting
free weights, using weight machines or doing body weight exercises (Mayo Clinic Staff).Who
says change is not good?
Health conditions are a serious motivator for some individuals that are facing near death
like conditions. Heart diseases, stroke, high blood pressure, back pain, diabetes, osteoporosis,
and depression are just a few that could be cured if physical fitness is perfected. Concerning
heart diseases and strokes, daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by
strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising your high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels
(bad cholesterol), improving blood flow, and increasing your heart’s working capacity ( Davis).
Regular physical activity has been proven to help reduce body fat, which decreases high blood
pressure, and improves self-esteem. With increasing numbers of self-esteem, the individual will
want to work out more to maintain their new body and continue attracting wandering eyes. Now
if that is not one reason to keep up daily workouts then, there will be nothing to motivate them.
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Cardio is the prince of physical fitness. Without cardio, the human bodies would be
fragile and would not be worth anything more than two dollar bills. The benefits of cardio are
limitless! It contributes to increasing your metabolism, hormonal profile, heart health, moods,
and recovery ability! As you may have noticed, most of these activities is a great modifier to
heart conditions. This is solely the greatest avenue to a healthier heart and faster metabolism.
Cardio also help your lungs become more stable and allows you to breathe in more and retain
more oxygen than usual. After you complete your daily cardio activity, you will have the “feel–
good.
Certain types of cardio exercise, usually lower, more moderately paced forms, can
decrease your recovery time too. If you have just performed a hard session in the gym, hopping
on the treadmill for a walk or light jog will help to remove some of the by-products that were
