We all know exercise is good for us, but why? Most of us would answer that question by first thinking of how it makes us look better. Although it’s important to feel good about yourself and the way we perceive ourselves to look to others does play a roll, there are also numerous health benefits to exercise besides trimming your waistline, not to mention, people always look better when they are healthy.

Hanna Kroeger taught that exercise was so important because it is the vehicle to move the lymphatic system, which is a major player in the function of the immune system. The circulatory system has a pump: the heart, but the lymphatic system needs the body to move for it to circulate. Hanna said: “The lymphatic system is extremely important. It has its own channels and disintegrates at death. When you have a hard, callous ring around your heel or foot, you have a lymph problem. The lymphatic system is pumped by movement. It does not work when you are at rest. Running and working out moves the lymphatic system. Since we have little opportunity for outdoor activity, we should have a small trampoline rebounder in our houses. Just a few minutes’ workout on a rebounder 2 or 3 times daily will activate the lymphatic system which is so very needed for good health.”

Not only does exercise affect our physical bodies, but studies have shown that exercise makes us happier and improves the quality of life  and is even being found to help people who suffer from depression.  Other researchers are finding that the chemicals produced in the brain from exercise are actually lowering anxiety levels and there’s good reason to exercise if you have insomnia since exercise helps regulate sleep patterns.  The list of reasons to exercise go on and on. Whatever your reason, make sure to add a little more movement into your day!

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