Physical Exercise and Its Benefits

Physical exercise means the regular movement of the limbs of our body according to rules. Its aim is to keep good health and to promote vigour. It is essential to keep our body fit and mind sound.

There lies a close connection between body and mind. We can not think of a sound mind without a sound health. It is physical exercise which enables us to build a good health. Physical exercise makes our body active and the muscles strong. It also improves our power of digestion and blood circulation. It gives strength to our brain. A machine gets rusted for want of proper use. Human body is also a machine. It becomes inactive and weak for want of exercise. So we should take regular physical exercise in order to maintain a sound health and lead a happy life. All forms of exercise are not suitable for all men. If a weak man takes part in a game of football or hockey, he will get tired. Such exercise does more harm than good. So he should take to a milder of exercise. For young men gymnastics, wrestling and outdoor games are very suitable. There are people who work hard to earn their living. They need not take physical exercise. Again over-exercise does harm to health. So we should always take such exercise as would suit us. We should form a habit of taking some kind of exercise regularly. If we want to live a happy life we must build our body and mind together.