What Happens To Your Body If You Don’t Exercise?

You already know that physical activity is great for your health, but is it actually necessary?

Negative Adaptation: AKA Deconditioning

The less physical activity you do, the more your body will adapt to being sedentary. Sadly, this is what your body prefers.

Shortness Of Breath With Minimal Exertion

This means every time you go up a flight of stairs, you will be gasping for air. Anytime you carry groceries in from the market, you will get winded. Each time you play with your kids you won’t be able to keep up for very long.

Lethargy

Surprisingly, the more you exercise, the more energetic you become. Every single cell in your body has something called the mitochondria. The mitochondria are known as the “powerhouse” of the cell as it produces all of the cell’s energy. Exercise helps build them up!

What Are The Long Term Risks Of Not Exercising?

Physical inactivity can also have several long term effects on your body. In this next section, you’ll learn about the effects it can have on your brain, your hormones, and your musculoskeletal system.

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