Take a look at these three ways exercise can make you happier and healthier.

1. Weight loss is controlled by exercise. Regular exercise can aid in weight loss or maintenance. Calories are burned during physical activity. You’ll burn more calories the more intense the activity.

It’s great to go to the gym on a regular basis, but don’t worry if you can’t exercise every day. Any activity is preferable to none at all. Simply increase your daily activity—taking the stairs instead of the elevator or intensifying household chores—to reap the benefits of exercise. Key is consistency.

2. Diseases and conditions can be fought with exercise. Are you concerned about heart disease? Do you hope to lower your blood pressure? Being active reduces unhealthy triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, also known as the “good” cholesterol, regardless of your current weight. Your risk of cardiovascular diseases goes down as a result of the smooth blood flow that this combination provides.It can also help reduce the risk of death from all causes and improve cognitive function.

3. Exercise makes you feel better Do you need to feel better? Or do you want to unwind after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a quick walk can help. Physical activity can help you feel happier, more at ease, and less anxious by stimulating various brain chemicals.