Exercise Is the Fountain of Youth for Women

Have you noticed just how good you feel after exercise? You're full of energy, you can keep up with your kids, and the stairs are becoming your friend. Life just seems to be getting better and you feel years younger. To top it off, you're getting comments about how good you look.

Here are the feel-good points to remember next time you're mid-lunge.

Exercise makes you feel fit

Straight after exercise you feel fitter and happier. Endorphins flood your blood and give you that "I am woman, hear me roar" feeling. Be warned: it's addictive.

Exercise improves your complexion

Exercise increases circulation, which gives your skin a healthier glow and makes you look younger.

Exercise makes you strong and strengthens your bones

Resistance training builds lean muscle and gives you a firm, strong body. It also helps increase bone density and slow age-related bone loss, which helps protect against osteoporosis. Keep it going: the bone benefits last only as long as you keep training.

Exercise improves your posture

Exercises that challenge your balance, such as working on a fit ball, along with stretching and flexibility work, improve your posture. Good technique also builds good posture, so always check you're in the right position before you start the movement.

Exercise gives you confidence

It's a great feeling to achieve a fitness goal. The confidence you gain in your training spills into other areas of your life. Now that's something to smile about.