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7 Benefits Of Exercise In Young People
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It's A Mood Enhancer
Endorphins are released when working out, which make you feel great. Runners, in particular, are known to get a "runners high" which occurs when your brain is flooded with these feel-good chemicals. In turn, it can reduce depression if you work out regularly. Goodshot/Thinkstock
It Lets You Sleep Better
Those who exercise can tell you that they started sleeper better after they started working out. The same goes for children. The body's internal temperature gauge does not have highs and lows in people who do not exercise, and thus have a higher chance at getting insomnia. People who do participate in sports or workouts have highs and lows in their internal temperature, giving them a more satisfying and deep rest. Comstock/Thinkstock
It Reduces Your Chance Of Fractures Later In Life
Working out creates muscles, which are important components in holding ligaments and bones in place. Starting an exercise regime early on in life will create strong muscles throughout the body and reduce the risk of fractures later in life when muscle mass reduces with age. Polka dot/Thinkstock
It Improves Academic Performance
According to a publication by the American Medical Association in their journal, "...regular participation in physical activity is linked to enhancement of brain function and cognition, thereby positively influencing academic performance. There are several hypothesized mechanisms for why exercise is beneficial for cognition, including (1) increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain; (2) increased levels of norepinephrine and endorphins, resulting in a reduction of stress and an improvement of mood; and (3) increased growth factors that help to create new nerve cells and support synaptic plasticity. Besides these suggested physiological effects, regular participation in sport activities may improve children's behavior in the classroom, increasing the odds of better concentration on the academic content of these lessons." Stockbyte/Thinkstock
It Can Make You More Social
While being social isn't a health benefit necessarily, it can boost your confidence. We all know we feel good when we look good, so this might be that little extra push towards loving yourself even more. Particularly in children, who have to put up with immense amounts of peer pressure, participating in sports can be their way in. Sports teams are known to be close to each other due to the amount of time spent together, so signing up for a physical activity will create social opportunities and friends for life. Stockbyte/Thinkstock
It Lowers Body Weight
Obesity and excess weight are a problem faced by millions across the world. Being active from a young age speeds up the metabolism and burns calories. Encouraging kids to participate in sports is a great way for children to get their fitness-levels in check. Istock/Thinkstock
It Reduces The Risk Of Certain Health Conditions
Being active as a child can decrease your risk for heart disease, obesity, and even cancer significantly. "Regular participation in physical activity in childhood is associated with a decreased cardiovascular risk in youth and adulthood. There is also a growing body of literature suggesting that physical activity has beneficial effects on several mental health outcomes, including health-related quality of life and better mood states," according to a study by the American Medical Association. Goodshot/Thinkstock
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