There are more benefits to getting fit than just flattening your tummy and pumping up your heart.
Regular exercise can reduce stress, increase self-confidence and improve mental outlook.
The link between mental and physical fitness is so strong that many psychiatrist say exercise could be a great psychiatric help. Robert Hales, M.D., who helped develop the U.S Army's Fit to Win program at Fort Hood, Texas says, if you are physically fit, you are probably better off emotionally than someone who doesn't experience exercise and is overweight. If you are unhappy, exercise is one of the ways to start feeling better about yourself and about your life. Generally, being physically fit and mentally fit go together. Exercise can also reduce stress and tension.