Benefits of Exercise
Benefits of Exercise
There are plenty of benefits to exercising. Here is a partial list. Most of these apply to aerobic exercise. Print this out and post it in a prominent place to help keep you motivated. Knowing why isn’t the complete answer to helping you exercise more regularly, but it does help.
- Increases muscle strength
- Increases bone strength
- Reduces stress
- Improves mood
- Increases energy
- Increases self-esteem
- Increases mental focus
- Decreases risk of heart attack
- Decreases risk of osteoporosis
- Reduces risk for high blood pressure
- Reduces risk for colon cancer and breast cancer
- Reduces risk of developing diabetes
- Decreases body fat
- Decreases bad cholesterol levels
- Decreases arthritis symptoms
- Increases new brain cell development
- Improves cognition and memory
- Increases your life span
- Improves sexual function
- Reduces risk of stroke
- Helps with weight control
- Improves the quality of sleep
- Reduces colds and sick days
- Improves digestion
- Improves agility and flexibiltiy
- Improves endurance
- Improves circulation
- Reduces menstrual cramping
- Improves coordination and balance
- Improves posture
- Reduces back pain
- Improves blood flow
- Improves liver function
- Improves immune system
- Lowers resting heart rate
- Increases your range of motion