0:00:08 > 0:00:10Hey, Lifebabblers! Let's babble
0:00:10 > 0:00:13about one of my greatest passions in life - exercise.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17We've all heard about how exercise affects your body,
0:00:17 > 0:00:19but how does it work on your mind and feelings?
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Let's find out.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26Exercising can keep energy levels up, which boosts brainpower,
0:00:26 > 0:00:28which is good for exam time.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31It can make you feel positive and more confident too.
0:00:31 > 0:00:32It's good for your social life.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35I've met loads of new people at my Muay Thai boxing class.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37It helps us get out and about.
0:00:37 > 0:00:39Exercise helps declutter my brain.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41I can forget about my problems for a while
0:00:41 > 0:00:44and then be better prepared to deal with them.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46Exercise makes you feel better.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48Your brain releases endorphins,
0:00:48 > 0:00:51chemicals that can trigger a positive feeling, in the body.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54The same thing even happens when you laugh.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57PHONE RINGS
0:00:57 > 0:00:59I like going out jogging with my brother
0:00:59 > 0:01:03and I've been doing it for about a month.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07I like where we go down hills and up hills.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Jogging makes me full of energy.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12Exercise doesn't always have to be super-sporty,
0:01:12 > 0:01:14cost loads of money or be competitive
0:01:14 > 0:01:17and we can all come up with some creative excuses
0:01:17 > 0:01:19if we're having trouble getting motivated.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22I'm washing my hair. I can't find a window in my schedule.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24I have to keep my guinea pig company.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27I find the best way to get motivated is to have a goal.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29I'm just prepping my equipment.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33There are lots of things you can do to stay active and keep fit
0:01:33 > 0:01:36that are always good fun, like if the weather's bad,
0:01:36 > 0:01:38you could dance to your favourite tunes.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41Pamper your pet. Do it together!
0:01:41 > 0:01:45Or just do it yourself and even chores can help you keep active.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48OK, so I didn't say they were all going to be glam.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49Go on and try new things.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51You'll soon find an exercise that you enjoy.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53The secret is to make it fun for you.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55PHONE RINGS
0:01:55 > 0:01:57I know I don't do enough exercise
0:01:57 > 0:02:01and know I should probably do more, but I'm not a big fan.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03I'm sort of fit and do dance classes,
0:02:03 > 0:02:07which I like especially jazz and you can jump about.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11One time, I over-exercised for six days in a row
0:02:11 > 0:02:13and it made me feel really tired and the next week,
0:02:13 > 0:02:15it just made me not exercise at all.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18I've always exercised a bit, but sometimes I've pushed myself
0:02:18 > 0:02:20too hard, too often, which actually led to injuries.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22When I used to over-exercise,
0:02:22 > 0:02:24I used to feel really weak and dizzy and I couldn't breathe
0:02:24 > 0:02:26and it was horrible. So, ever since then,
0:02:26 > 0:02:29I've started to balance it out so I never feel like that again.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31When I stopped playing football at school,
0:02:31 > 0:02:33I started getting really unhealthy.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36I was tired all the time and even walking up
0:02:36 > 0:02:38a set of stairs would make me feel exhausted.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40I've been in a workout routine for a few years now
0:02:40 > 0:02:42so I know how best to get the exercise I need
0:02:42 > 0:02:45without straining my body and hurting myself.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49It's really important you find the right kind of exercise
0:02:49 > 0:02:51for you and make sure you get a good balance.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54When you're exercising, listen to your body.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56Try not to overdo it so you don't injure yourself.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00With the right balance, exercise is a great way to improve your health
0:03:00 > 0:03:02and feel good about yourself and, remember,
0:03:02 > 0:03:04rest is a really important part of a good routine
0:03:04 > 0:03:07so don't let guilt creep in when you're not exercising.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10Start a habit that could last a lifetime,
0:03:10 > 0:03:13that gets you outside and, most of all, have fun!
0:03:13 > 0:03:15PHONE RINGS
0:03:15 > 0:03:18I love to exercise and I love to ski.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21I like to go fast and I like to do little turns.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24Sometimes, I fall and people help me to get back up
0:03:24 > 0:03:25and I just do it again.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29Exercise makes me feel like I have so much energy,
0:03:29 > 0:03:30I could take on the world.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Exercise makes me feel...ENERGISED!
0:03:33 > 0:03:36Exercising makes me feel really happy and healthy,
0:03:36 > 0:03:37like I've got loads of energy.
0:03:38 > 0:03:40That's all for this Lifebabble.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44Remember, there's loads more info on the CBBC website.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46Whether you can work it out or something's holding you back,
0:03:46 > 0:03:48keep babbling!