What’s the point of working out when you already feel healthy? Isn’t it just to allow people to look good? I never gave working out much of a thought. All I wanted to get out of it was so that I don’t end up with a belly later on in my life. As long I felt like I burned those calories I had yesterday, I felt healthy enough to not accumulate any excess fat. I became curious if all this physical activity had any other benefits and decided to go to google. What are some benefits of working out? Surprisingly, I found out that physical activity has a large variety of health benefits, some of which are modulating pain and reducing the risk of certain health issues. Things most people do not think about but should get to know to prevent issues in the future as they live out their lives.

With physical activity being able to reduce the risk of certain cancers and interestingly modulate pain, it surely can extend the longevity of a person’s life. As we slowly recover from covid-19, it is important to remind ourselves of these health benefits. Especially for the young adults who have been stuck indoors sitting around looking at their electronics for the past couple of years for the vast majority of the day. They probably will not notice it right away, but once they start going out again, they’ll feel sluggish and notice that their body is not what it used to be. This will have a negative impact on their health and may increase the risks of health issues, leading them to become part of the statistics of the rising American health concerns involving diabetes, heart diseases, and cancer. Physical activity is the best way to reduce health risks, especially if people start early in their lives and stay consistent with their routines.