Working out has many benefits both mentally and physically. According to the CDC moderate-to vigorous physical activity can improve cognition in children from ages 6 to 13. Working out regularly has also been shown to boost learning and thinking skills. Lifting weights may also decrease depression and anxiety, this is because exercise generates hormones called endorphins that produce feelings of happiness. In addition to the mental benefits, it is also shown to boost your sleep by helping you fall asleep faster. 

There’s a plethora of physical and health benefits to working out. Studies have shown that working out has been shown to reduce the risk of many diseases and illnesses, two being cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes . By working out for 2 hours or more puts the average adult at significantly reduced risk of getting either of these diseases. According to the CDC,  Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 38 million Americans, most of which are adults ages 45 and up but studies have shown that young adults are also being affected in greater numbers.

According to the CDC the diabetes rate for young people increases by 5% every year. As of 2016, 121 million people in the United states suffer from Cardiovascular Disease according to The American Heart Association. That number is expected to be 130 million by 2030. All of this could be prevented If people took an incentive on their health by starting to eat better and exercise.