Adding 30 minutes of cardio to your daily routine could be a total game-changer.

According to theMayo Clinic, adults should do 30 minutes of “moderate physical activity” every day.

Cardio exercises are beloved by celebrities.

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So, why is it so important to keep your body active?

Read on to discover the answers to those questions and more.

“You will lose weight because of an increase in daily caloric burn,” he toldThe List.

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Sounds like a win-win!

However, there’s a caveat to exercising for 30 minutes every day, according to certified nutritionistKatie Boyd.

She continued, tellingThe List, “you’re able to’t really outwork a bad diet.”

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Of course, physical fatigue promotes a feeling of overall tiredness, which will usually lead to sleep.

Plus, as Costello notes, the endorphins that you produce during a workout can also promote relaxation.

That sounds a lot more effective than counting sheep, for sure.

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But wait, there’s more!

Perhaps that explains why some people get a “runner’s high” when they go jogging!

In fact, sex and relationship expertDr.

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As it turns out, your daily stint on the elliptical can do more than chemically increase your libido.

As Ross toldThe List, daily cardio can protect you from stroke, too.

He continued, explaining, “In addition, brain cell growth can be stimulated through regular exercise.”

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We’re beginning to sense a theme here.

Added Boyd, “Remember, it is never too late to start an exercise regimen.”

Of course, this is especially true if you’re just starting out on your cardio journey.

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However, you shouldn’t let a few sore muscles deter you from working up a sweat every day.

The more cardio you do, the more your body will adjust to its new, healthier normal.

Ignoring soreness can lead to some pretty negative outcomes, too.

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