Benefits of Exercise

Last week we looked at different ways to exercise at home. We often put a lot of emphasis on exercising, but what are some of the benefits of exercise? Let’s take a look at just a few:

• Exercise is preventive medicine. There is overwhelming evidence that a balanced diet combined with moderate exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body. It bolsters the immune system, and lowers the risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis (American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, US Surgeon General).

• Reduces the risk of heart disease. 2-3 hours per week of aerobic activity can help control cholesterol, high BP and diabetes (American Heart Association).

• Boost brain power. Keeps the brain sharp in old age and may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (Carl Cotman, Ph.D., University of CA at Irvine).

• Maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight increases longevity. People who gain 20-40 pounds since the age of 18 are 2 ½ times more likely to die from coronary heart disease (Harvard Study in the New England Journal of Medicine).

 • Improves mood and feelings of well-being. A 10 minute walk can boost mood quickly and the effects can be long-lasting (Robert Thayer, Ph.D., California State University)

• Relieves symptoms of PMS. In a 14 week study, aerobic exercise three times a week for 45 minutes was shown to significantly relieve premenstrual depression and anxiety (George Washington University).

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