It is common knowledge that exercise is good for you. But that alone is not enough to get most people to lace up their gym shoes.   There is a mental component to exercise, which is harder for some than the obvious physical component. Motivation, or the drive to do something that takes effort, comes from many different places for different people, and is often driven by fitness goals. Maybe you are looking to lose a few pounds, or you want to have the energy to.

The purpose of exercising is to lose weight, right? For some, yes. But weight loss is not the only health benefit of a regular exercise routine. Body size does not necessarily correlate to overall health. A thin person can still have health issues that could be helped by incorporating a regular fitness routine and a heavy person might not suffer from some of the usual weight related health issues. Here are some additional benefits of sticking to a regular fitness program and an active lifestyle:

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