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  Gavin Janit (Personal Trainer)
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  Gavin is a Tennis Australia Level II certified coach as well as a Fitness Australia Cert IV Qualified Personal Trainer. Gavin holds a Master’s Degree ... View profile

  Benefits of being fit are both physiological and psychological.  Some of the benefits of being  fit include boosting your metabolism to help burn fat, it can assist in decreasing your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, it helps to stop bone density loss (can help slow osteoporosis), it can help with overcoming depression, increase your confidence levels, boost self esteem, allows more rest on less sleep (quality of sleep is better). 
  Overall being fit can improve your quality of life in every aspect, physically, mentally and socially.  Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Sports Medicine Australia
  Health Consumer Organisation

  Sports Medicine Australia is Australia’s peak national umbrella body for sports medicine and sports science, and is widely acknowledged overseas as the world’s leading multi-disciplinary ... View profile

  There are countless benefits of being fit. Some include:
   
  Stronger muscles and bones
  Muscles respond to the stresses brought by exercise via hypertrophy. The muscles develop new muscles in order to meet the extra demand for power. The bones also become sturdier with exercise. Bones become stronger in response to stress that is loaded unto itself by the muscles attached to it. By exercising, the body ensures that the bones are absorbing calcium from the blood.
   
  Better coping with stress
  Exercise becomes an avenue where a person gets ‘time off’ from the usual stresses that he/she faces daily. Through physical exertion, he/she is able to release the stresses that he/she has accumulated, and he/she also becomes better in handling future stressors. It has also been studied that prolonged exercise can result into a ‘runner’s high’.  This occurs when endorphins, or the body’s natural pain-killers, are released, bringing about a sense of well-being and happiness after a hard day’s workout.
   
  More restful sleep
  Because of physical exertion, the body will naturally require rest. People who exercise regularly have more restful sleep. 
   
  Improved ability to focus
  Research has shown that exercise stimulates the secretion of chemicals such as the brain neurotropic factor (BDNF). This stimulates neurons to branch and connect in more ways. More neural connections mean that the brain can learn and focus better. 
   
  Improved posture
  Proper posture is important in ensuring that the bones and muscles of the body are aligned properly to ensure that they can work efficiently whether during movement or static positions. Good posture also ensures that the bones are in correct alignment and are not unduly stressed. Improper posture can overstress bones such as the spine which can result in back pain and eventual degeneration of the spinal discs. 
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