We all know that exercise is good for you, but when you understand why, it makes getting off the couch and into the gym a lot easier. Here’s an explanation of what happens when you work out, and how it can help you deal with the pains and the gains you'll run into down the line. THE BODY IS A COMPLEX MACHINE While we like to think that when we work out we'll immediately feel and look better, it's not always that simple. A lot happens in your body when you first start working out, and the longer you work out the less things change. WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU FIRST START EXERCISING The first thing you notice when...
