It’s amazing how quickly our body responds to movement and exercise. Within seconds, amazing things are happening. And amazing things keep happening as we keep up a regular routine. From an instant mood boost, to improved immune system and prevention of heart disease and cancer.

Take a look at this amazing list of benefits - starting from the very first minute you start exercising:

Within seconds of exercising…

• Your heart rate increases - sending blood pumping around your body and delivering it to your muscles.

• You start burning fat and carbs.

• Your mood will be immediately boosted.

• Your breath becomes faster and deeper, allowing your muscles to receive more oxygen and your stress levels to drop dramatically.

An hour after exercise…

• Only one hour later, you have already strengthened your immune system.

• Your metabolism has increased - meaning that your body is burning energy at a higher rate than normal.

• Your mood is elevated.

By that evening…

• Your muscles will be busy recovering and rebuilding to be even stronger than they were before.

• Your body has started to clear glucose from the blood more rapidly - helping to prevent heart disease and diabetes.

• Your blood lipid profile is improving.

• You are more alert and focused.

• Your quality of will be improving.

One week after exercise…

• Your aerobic levels are higher and you have more energy.

• Your endurance levels are stronger. Notice that stamina improving?

• Your immune system is stronger - helping you fight off colds and nasties easier and quicker than before.

• Your blood pressure is lower.

• Your mood is more consistently better.

One month plus…

Serious improvements are happening to your body one month on from starting exercise.

• Your overall fitness levels are higher because your heart and lungs are stronger.

• Your heart rate is lower and you recover more quickly from exercise and exertion.

• Your body fat has decreased.

• Your muscles have grown bigger and stronger.

• Your risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis has reduced.

• Your risk of depression and anxiety has decreased.

• Your mood is consistently better and your stress levels are lower.