Playing outside isn’t just for kids, it has tons of benefits for adults too. One unexpected perk: it can possibly lead to lower life insurance rates.
It’s not always easy to make yourself go outside and exercise, but knowing that the effort can keep you healthy and save you money may serve as a wonderful motivator. The more fun you have working out, the better the results will be.
Benefits of Exercise
We all know that exercise burns calories and improves your health. Since life insurance rates are based on your health risk factors, regular physical activity can help lower your life insurance rates. These are some of the benefits of exercise:
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- Lowers your risk for heart disease and stroke
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- Lowers your blood pressure
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- Lowers your blood sugar levels and risk for diabetes
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- Helps build stronger bones
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- Puts you in a better mood
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- Gives you a clearer mind
Make a Commitment to Exercise
Set aside some time to exercise most days of the week. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes, but even 10 minutes is better than nothing. The trick is to find some activities that you love, and any activity that is fun and gets you moving is a good choice. Here are some options:
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- Walk, jog, bike, swim laps, or hike.
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- Join a local sports league. On the days your league doesn’t meet, train for your sport by doing drills, lifting weights, and getting in some cardio.
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- Take Zumba, boot camp or kickboxing in the park.
Play Outside With Your Kids!
If you have children, they’re probably a significant reason why you have life insurance in the first place. Why not use them to help you get in shape? They’ll keep you laughing while you exercise.
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- Play Tag, Follow the Leader, or Hide-and-Seek if you have younger children
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- Play catch, shoot hoops, or kick around a soccer ball
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- Walk around the field at your children’s sports practices
Everyone can find an activity that they love as long as they search hard enough, with the right guidance. Keeping yourself in shape will give you more energy and can keep your life insurance rates down. As always, contact Tracy-Driscoll at 860-589-3434 if you have any questions about life insurance policies or rates.