100 reasons to exercise

100 Reasons to Exercise Now


By Nicole Nichols

www.sparkpeople.com



1. Because it makes you feel confident

2. Because it helps you get stronger

3. Because exercise helps combat depression

4. Because you'll feel proud of yourself

5. Because you have goals you want to reach

6. Because you'll feel bad if you don't

7. Because you want to move forward, not backward

8. Because it burns more calories than not working out

9. Because it improves your heart health

10. Because you want a great butt

11. Because it prevents diabetes

12. Because you want to be a good example to your kids

13. Because you want to feel good in your clothes

14. Because it reduces your risk of cancer

15. Because your body was made to move

16. Because you want to be an athlete

17. Because you want to look better

18. Because it lifts your mood

19. Because you want to stand taller

20. Because it reduces back pain

21. Because it feels good

22. Because it makes you feel accomplished

23. Because you spend most of your day on your butt

24. Because swimsuit season is always coming

25. Because strong is the new skinny

26. Because dieting only works so much

27. Because it strengthens your bones, too

28. Because it helps you lose weight

29. Because it allows you to eat more food

30. Because it's the best way to spend "me" time

31. Because it helps you de-stress

32. Because it's cheaper than therapy

33. Because you want a strong core

34. Because you want to take care for yourself

35. Because you take pride in your body

36. Because it strengthens your legs

37. Because it helps your clothes fit better

38. Because you want to push yourself

39. Because you are capable of more than you ever imagined

40. Because moving your body feels good

41. Because it keeps your mind sharp

42. Because it helps you beat belly bloat

43. Because it helps you sleep better at night

44. Because it gives you energy

45. Because you want to stay healthy as you age

46. Because you want to look younger

47. Because you want toned arms

48. Because it improves your balance

49. Because it burns off last night's dessert

50. Because it boosts your immune system

51. Because sweat is sexy

52. Because you want to live longer

53. Because you want to get better at your game

54. Because you want to catch someone's eye

55. Because exercisers earn more money

56. Because you're more likely to eat better when you exercise

57. Because you want to shave time off your running pace

58. Because you want to breathe easier

59. Because you want to see the scale drop

60. Because exercise improves your sex life

61. Because you are worth it

62. Because being fit makes everything in life better

63. Because you promised yourself that you would

64. Because you deserve a better life

65. Because it'll help you drink more water

66. Because you want to do real push-ups

67. Because it reduces your health care costs

68. Because you'll miss fewer days of work

69. Because you want to create a new future for yourself

70. Because it'll help you like what you see in the mirror

71. Because it'll makes clothing shopping more fun

72. Because you want to look and feel incredible

73. Because exercising can be fun

74. Because it'll help you sweat out toxins

75. Because it's a good way to spend time with your friends

76. Because it'll help you prevent the middle-age spread

77. Because it reduces your blood pressure

78. Because you don't want to let yourself go

79. Because you don't want to squeeze into an airplane or rollercoaster seat

80. Because it strengthens your spirit

81. Because it's a cheap way to entertain yourself

82. Because you'll be able to reward yourself

83. Because you need a reason to wear those new workout clothes

84. Because you're tired of being tired

85. Because not working out is not going to get you very far

86. Because it's a great way to spend time outside

87. Because you made a commitment to yourself

88. Because you're tired of starting over

89. Because there will always be another wedding, vacation or reunion

90. Because you're not a quitter

91. Because it improves your cholesterol

92. Because it boosts your metabolism

93. Because it prevents age-related muscle loss

94. Because if you can do this, you can do anything

95. Because a fit body is a healthy body

96. Because it beats sitting on the couch

97. Because everyone has at least 10 minutes to spare

98. Because you want to be stronger than your excuses

99. Because not working out isn't working out for you

100. Because the only workout you ever regret is the one you skip