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Benefits of Exercise

No doubt about it… exercise improves quality of life

decrease risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer
decrease in resting heart rate and blood pressure
increase In oxygen transport and blood distribution through out the body
increase cardiac output (you’ll be able to walk up those stairs without getting tired)
increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance
increase bone density, thus decreasing risk of osteoporosis
increase range of motion
decrease body fat and burns calories for weight loss
improves balance and mobility
helps a person sleep better at night
improve body’s ability to use insulin
increase body’s good cholesterol (HDL)
decrease body’s bad cholesterol (LDL)
help uplift the mildly to moderately depressed person
increase a person’s metabolism
increase self esteem and self confidence
increase resistance to illness and disease
decrease chronic stress and anxiety
decrease the signs and symptoms of aging
increase mental alertness
increase sensory awareness and decrease reaction time
increase coordination and balance allows a release for stress
increases relaxation
increase daily energy

Don’t forget about stretching after working out. Hold each stretch for at least 20-30 seconds, don’t bounce, and remember to breathe. Stretching regularly reduces the risk for injury, decrease muscle and joint soreness, increases resting length of muscles, and increases range of motion.