They just tell you to do it. And like the blind lambs being led to the slaughter, we obey. Well, it would be a really nice thing if we knew why the fuss. Well, in this article, I’m going to tell you what the major reasons are that you should exercise and what the benefits are. I’m also going to tell you what you need to be careful of. Believe it or not, too much of a good thing is not so good. Hopefully, after reading this, you’ll not only understand why you need to exercise but also when it’s time to stop.Let’s start with our digestive systems, because this is my personal favorite area. As I got older, I started to notice something about my digestive system. It began to slow down greatly. I was no longer hitting the bathroom three times a day. Doctors told me that it was because I was just getting older and that this was normal. What do they know? Eventually, I figured out that it was because I had entered the world of the 9 to 5 crowd and spent most of my day behind a desk. By the time I got home, exercise was the last thing on my mind. Once I realized that my body had become a dormant mass, I decided it was time to get back to the days of my childhood when I was running around like a lunatic. Long story short, the bathroom and I are now best friends again. Bottom line: Regular exercise will keep you regular. No pun intended.

Next, let’s move on to our muscles. God didn’t put them there just to be admired, unless of course you’re into attracting beautiful babes at the beach. But trust me, they’re not going to be worth looking at unless they’ve been exercised. Muscles do not develop on their own. If you work behind that desk and the only exercise you get is typing away at the keyboard, the only thing you’re going to get from that is carpel tunnel. Whatever muscles you have will either deteriorate or turn into fat, depending on how many Whoppers and Big Mac sandwiches you put away in a day. Bottom line: Regular exercise will keep your muscles in shape.