There are lots of benefits to exercising and making healthy decisions. The common ones are decreased risk of disease, weight loss and improved strength. Unless you have been living under a rock you should be aware of these benefits.

There are quite a few benefits of exercise that people may not be aware of.

Here are a few:

– Improved sleep. I consistently hear from clients after their first few months of starting an exercise program that they are sleeping better than they have in a long time and it is not because the exercise itself is so tiring that they need more sleep. They are actually getting a more restful sleep and they feel better when they wake.

– Improved energy. Many people find this hard to believe, but exercise will actually give you more energy, not drain off the little bit that you have.

The lack of energy most people have is a vicious circle that prevents them from getting started on an exercise program.

For those of us that fight through the lack energy we always feel better when we are done an exercise session.

– Improved sex life. Did I get your attention? Yes, exercise can improve your sex life in many ways from the physiological to the psychological. Numerous studies have reported that people who exercise regularly have sex more often and the experience itself is of a higher quality.

Some of the specific reasons are improved blood flow, improved muscle tone and improved agility.

– Improve your mood. Exercise moderates many of our bodily functions and can minimize the emotional ups and downs that many people go through.

Many psychologists and therapists suggest exercise to their clients as a secondary way of dealing with many different types of psychological issues.

– Improved self confidence. Yes, people that exercise regularly feel better about themselves.

– Improved memory, cognitive functioning and alertness. Those who exercise benefit from being more engaged and productive.

These are important whether you are eight years old or 80.

– Boost your immune system. People who exercise don’t get sick as often and just flat out feel better.

Everyone knows about all of the aesthetic benefits of exercise, like muscle tone, fat loss and muscle gain.

While these are great outcomes, for many people the above listed benefits are actually the first things they will experience because the muscle tone and weight loss may not be seen for a few weeks. There is no better time than today to get started on an exercise program.

You will reap the benefits immediately