![4578E240-6B23-44AF-BDFA-545109251FCB.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcAEcc1rX7Y4B9yQhofkRG2VuJZfHfLkZXzn6yC718AQi/4578E240-6B23-44AF-BDFA-545109251FCB.png) ^{Designed in canva} Greetings readers, hope your day was good and you enjoyed your weekend, today I would be sharing with you top 5 reasons why you need to exercise and maintain a healthy living. Keep reading to find out why and get motivated to start. #### Exercise The word exercise simply refers to planned physical activity that is done repeatedly for the purpose of conditioning and keeping the body healthy. You might be wondering why exercise? ### Top 5 Reasons to Exercise *** ***1 Control Weight Gain*** Daily exercising can help one control the weight they gain from consuming calories in food. To maintain a particular weight the calories you gain must be in the same ratio with the calories you burn. In addition to dieting. For one to loose weight one has to burn more calories than you consume. ***2 Keeps your bones and muscles strong*** Daily and consistent exercising can help one maintain muscles mass and also increase it, as we age we might loose bone density, so we need to exercise to boost endurance level. ***3 Reduce risk of disease*** Just like the apple a day that keeps the doctor away, daily exercise increases high level lipoprotein, which is a good cholesterol and inhibits the release of unhealthy triglycerides which keeps the blood flowing smoothly and reduces risk of cardiovascular disease. ***4 Improve positive mood*** Yes! Exercise improves mood, when exercising your body releases chemicals (endorphins) that can make one feel relaxed and happy. So consistent exercising equals better and elevated mood. ***5 Keep your thinking sharp*** During exercise your brain produces proteins and other chemicals that greatly improve the structure and function of the brain. Also as the brain release endorphins, there will be more positive thoughts. ##### Conclusion Most of the benefits of exercising cannot be seen after a day or two, consistency is the key to unlocking all the benefits and more. ***Thanks for reading!***