Start Exercising Regularly

If you want an active lifestyle, you’re not alone. Weather you’re trying to get in to shape, build muscle, or you’re simply bored from sitting on couch all day. Some changes you can expect in the coming months. During the first workout, you might feel more alive and energized because speeding up the heart rate means a boost in overall blood flow and oxygen to the brain. But prepare yourself for the next day, you’ll absolutely get a muscle soreness. The soreness might last for about 2 or 3 days but the good news is that you’re less likely to get it again if you continue to regularly exercise.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll slowly start to boost up production of mitochondria. Mitochondria are the parts of your cells that transform proteins, fats, and carbs into energy that your muscles use. With a greater number of mitochondria in your cells, you’ll start to feel more strength and your tolerance against pain will increase. So, running for 3 km will not be as hard as it was during the first week.

Once you’re 6 months in all of that exercise should finally start to show results. If your workouts focus on weight training, you’ll notice your muscles begin to show shape. You’re also less likely to quit exercising at this stage. If you’re more focused on cardio then by 9 months of regular exercise you should see about a (25 %) increase in your VO^2 (maximum amount of oxygen you can utilize during exercise).

The amount of oxygen you use is also use during exercising as a benchmark of fitness and refers to the rate your body can transport oxygen to your muscles for energy. Basically, higher VO^2 max means you can race faster for longer.

After one year of regular exercise your bones will be denser, which reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

You’ll also be at a lower risk of developing diseases that affects joints in the human body, problems like diabetes and dementia in older people.

In all anticipation, you’re going to live longer and that longer life? It will likely feel more fulfilling. Because exercise lowers the risk of anxiety and depression by reducing levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Undoubtedly, all of these benefits depend on the type and magnitude of your workout routine and how many days you exercise a week.

Exercise smart and often and you’ll be running marathons in no time.