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The Hill: Start exercising like yesterday!

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There is a hill in the leafy suburb of Westgate in Harare named Bluff Hill. Every morning just after the first beam of sunrise, people from the surrounding homes come pouring in. It is an intriguing sight of people jogging around the hill and doing exercises up and down the steep side. Posh houses overlook this outdoor gym where young and old come together and workout absolutely free of charge. Different stages of fitness, different targets but one common characteristic is that each person is determined and encouraged by the company shared by the rest.
It has become such a huge deal that some fitness coaches have decided to voluntarily take classes and train the various groups that go to the hill.

A 30-minute walk every day can do more for your long-term health than all the efforts of a dozen doctors and their medication.
 Not only does exercise improve your health, even if you have already been diagnosed with something, but it can go a long way to prevent the onset of several life-threatening conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Make exercise a lifestyle


Here are 20 proven benefits of exercise:

1. It is good for your heart

2. Exercise promotes weight loss

3. Exercise prevents osteoporosis

4. Exercise lowers high blood pressure

5. Exercise is an excellent de-stressor

6. Exercise prevents colds

7. Exercise reduces the severity of asthma

8. Exercise reduces diabetic complications 

9. Exercise promotes a healthy pregnancy

10. Exercise plays a role in preventing cancer

11. Exercise has anti-ageing effects

12. Exercise promotes brain health

13. Exercise is great for your sex life.

14. Exercise improves sleeping patterns

15. Exercise combats impotence

16. Exercise helps prevent stroke

17. Exercise is good for mind and soul.

18. Exercise improves oxygen and nutrient supply to all cells in your body.

19. Exercise allows you to improve muscle strength, joint structure and joint function

20. Exercise helps to manage arthritis

Hoping this will make you get up and get started! There’s really no excuse now.

Source: http://www.health24.com

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