The benefits of regular physical activity

There are huge benefits to be gained from regular physical activity in all areas of your daily life. Exercise can also help with a variety of medical complaints; among the benefits of exercise are:

• Increase in energy levels and vitality.
• Reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
• Reduced risk of developing non-insulin dependent diabetes, a health epidemic associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
• Prevention of weight gain, help with weight loss and is critical in keeping the fat off once you’ve lost it.
• Lowering the incidence or progression of colon cancer and can have a preventive effect on other types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
• Lowering risk of osteoporosis and building bone or slowing bone loss.
• Enhancing your overall mood and feelings of well-being.
• Improving sleep patterns.
• Increasing stamina, strength and flexibility, allowing you to perform a variety of work, home and recreational activities.
• Improving balance, preventing falls and helping you to stay independent as you age.
• Can decrease the symptoms of osteoarthritis if exercise is performed properly.
• Helping you to live longer and increasing confidence, camaraderie, pride, relaxation, sense of achievement and more.

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