The Health Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is not just for Olympic athletes or supermodels. In fact,

you're never too unfit, too young or too old to do it. Regardless of

your age, gender or role in life, you can benefit from regular

physical activity. If you're committed, exercise in combination with a

sensible diet can help provide an overall sense of well-being and can

even help prevent chronic illness, disability and premature death.

Some of the benefits of increased activity are Improved Health,

increased efficiency of heart and lungs, reduced cholesterol levels,

increased muscle strength, reduced blood pressure, and reduced risk of

major illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, weight loss.

Aerobic and strengthening exercises can result in weight loss when

combined with a calorie-reducing diet. Without exercise, dieting can

cause the loss of muscle as well as fat. An aerobic exercise regimen

burns fat, while at the same time building muscle. This may mean less

dramatic weight loss, but since muscle tissue burns more calories than

fat tissue, the result is longer lasting. Exercising for 20 to 30

minutes three times a week can reverse years of cardio-neglect.

Regular exercise strengthens the heart, resulting in more blood and

oxygen flow throughout the body. At the same time, aerobic exercise

lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, both major health risks

for many. Physical fitness helps you look young and be healthy. It

keeps your body in top shape and provides you with the energy and

stamina you need to pursue all your interests. It can prolong life,

and most importantly exercise will help you stay fit and trim. You can

control your weight and p...

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ability to add a couple of years to your life. Those who exercise

regularly, tend to be happier and laugh more, because exercise

alleviates stress and anxiety. And, when a person attains better

health through exercise, that person will generally have a healthier,

more optimistic outlook on life. A keeping fit regimen offers many

psychological benefits, but the biggest payoff comes from an improved

self image and sense of well-being. An improved Sense of Well-Being

can create, more energy ,less stress, improved quality of sleep,

improved ability to cope with stress, increased mental acuity

Achieving fitness goals leads to self confidence, improved body image,

self awareness and esteem. In addition, the discipline necessary to

accomplish personal fitness goals can have a positive effect on

professional careers.