Benefits of Exercise

What exercise can do for you:

• Lower blood pressure
• Improve circulation
• Lower anxiety levels
• Improve immune function
• Reduce stress levels
• Increase energy levels
• Increase cardiovascular efficiency
• Increase self image
• Increase respiratory endurance
• Increase metabolism

Exercise and common diseases:

Overweight and Obesity: Combined with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise reduces excess body weight leading to a decreased risk for many other major health conditions.

Heart disease: Exercise decreases the risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure levels, LDL cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, and by reducing percent body fat. In addition, exercise makes the heart beat more efficiently during exercise and while at rest which reduces undue stress on the heart muscle.

Cancer: Exercise has shown to decrease the risk of breast, colon, lung, and uterine cancers.

Osteoporosis: Exercise decreases your risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone density. It also helps improve balance and strengthen muscles to protect your bones during a fall.

Arthritis: Exercise helps the joints move through their full range of motion which decreases swelling and pain.

Type ll Diabetes: Exercise decreases the risk of developing Type ll Diabetes by maintaining a healthy weight, and helps lower excess blood sugar levels of those with the condition.