We all know that feeling when you haven't hit the gym in a few days (or weeks for some of us). Once you get going in a routine, it's easy to keep going, but getting started is the hardest part. However, going to the gym shouldn't just be simply about losing weight or getting your muscles tones, there's so many other health benefits that the gym helps that don't involve the way you look.

1. Improves self esteem

Whether you think you look like goddess in a bathing suit or aren't super happy about your body, going to the gym is scientifically proven to build your self-confidence, simply by sweating out all your self-conscious thoughts.

2. Reduces the chance of getting sick

When you sweat, your body releases toxins, therefore helps with the sniffles.

3. It increases serotonin levels

Stressed out? Go to the gym. Sad? Go to the gym. Angry? Go to the gym. Happy? Go to the gym. It's therapy minus the expensive doctor asking about your feelings.

4. Reduces temptations

Working out helps to resist the urge to eat sweets, junk food, smoking, drinking and any other bad habits that you might have.

5. Helps you sleep better

Exercising is like a natural remedy for a better nights sleep. Get out all your energy on the treadmill and you can be sure that you'll sleep like a baby that night.

6. Helps to relieve sore muscles

When your muscles are sore, one of the best things you can do is get moving! It stretches your muscles and helps release lactic acid build up.

Lets get moving people!