Why Is Exercise Important to Teenagers?

It's well known that routine physical activity benefits both body and mind. And there are no age limits. Exercise, at any age group, is important. It mainly helps teenagers because it reduces stress, burn extra calories, and reflects positive attitude towards academics. Junk and fried food adds more to calories that leads to weight gain. This is why apart from a balanced diet, any form of exercise is equally essential to keep themselves fit and healthy. Physical exercise encourages the body’s production of endorphins, chemicals that improve mood. Exercise reduces the risk of depression, increases self-esteem, builds self-confidence and promotes restful sleep. It also enhances thinking and learning skills and may improve school performance. Regular exercise reduces the risk for type II diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer and breast cancer. It also helps lower blood pressure and increases HDL blood cholesterol, or good cholesterol. Weight-bearing exercise such as brisk walking, running and jumping strengthens bones and helps prevent loss of bone density and osteoporosis in later life.