The greater part of humanity has been forced to stay at home and many people generally lack the motivation to start exercising. The COVID-19 pandemic has been implicated as the lead cause for a lifestyle change that many people in the world have encountered in 2020. Many outdoor activities have been suspended and many people have been coerced to stay indoors for longer than was previously common. Online learning and remote work have replaced conventional ways of learning and working. All these trends have led many people to spend more time sitting in front of electronic devices e.g. computers and smartphones. No wonder why, addiction to electronic devices is now more prevalent than ever before. Apparently many people have, to a varying extent, forsaken physical activities while opting to remain glued to their electronic devices. People who have a chronic lack of physical activity will eventually become unhealthy and face a great risk of premature death according to a report by WHO. Rather than dwell on the undesirable consequences of lacking regular physical activity (which is scary), I intend to enlighten you with some thrilling facts about exercising.

Regular exercise promotes the proper functioning of all human body systems. What results is a healthy and energetic person who possesses the psychological and physical strength to tackle daily tasks and to solve problems. I can personally testify to the truthfulness of that. When I started to exercise regularly, I would go out to jog early in the morning. Gazing at the beauty of the sunrise and inhaling fresh air in the morning would boost my mood. Taking note of my harmonious heartbeat would leave me with a feeling of accomplishment. Taking a cool bath, left me feeling refreshed and energized. I would spend the rest of my day full of energy. However, the way I feel when I exercise, is not unique to me alone. Exercising has helped many people to effectively deal with problems such as having negative thoughts and anxiety. It helps many people function optimally every day, and by extension to make good decisions and to effectively manage relationships. The list of benefits, that I have provided is far from being exhaustive. Regular exercise is beneficial to your life in numerous ways. You are free to share your experience in the comment section, and who knows maybe that will inspire someone. I urge you to exercise regularly. But you may wonder if there are any helpful tips that can help you to start exercising regularly. Be rest assured that there are several helpful tips about exercising. We'll review a few of these in the next article in this blog series.

After reading about the benefits of exercising, I am sure that you are ready to start exercising. What are you waiting for? Turn off that screen and start exercising. You can start small and make regular exercise a habit and before you know it, you will be steering your life in the right direction. The next article will feature some useful tips that help you start exercising and to make it a habit. Stay tuned...

The following is a link to the article on the World Health Organisation website: