Do Exercise to "build lean muscle, which will increase your metabolism and help positively change the shape of your body" because as seen above "the benefits of exercise extend far beyond weight loss."
Few more are "Sense of accomplishment, joy and mental alertness."
"Better sleep, increased energy and a decreased risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease."
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” ~John F. Kennedy
And yes, "These benefits may be less objectively and aesthetically measurable than visible weight loss, but they are even more significant. " But you can get all of them plus the objectively and esthetically measurable visible weight loss.
Did you asked HOW ?
"Twice per week, make two of your runs interval workouts. This will maximize your calorie burn during your running workouts, as well as your post-exercise calorie burn.
Warm up for 10 minutes and then alternate 15 seconds of fast running with 45 seconds of moderate running for 20 minutes. Cool down for five to 10 minutes. Intervals are intense.
To avoid injuries, don't do intervals morethan twice per week."
Quoted information from anarticle by Kathleen Trotter who has been a personal trainer and Pilates equipment specialist for 10 years.
