| 20 NON-WEIGHT RELATED REASONS TO EXERCISE! |
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We are constantly bombarded with the message that obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in this country and that we must take action and take up exercise. However many people are unaware of the OTHER benefits (besides weight management) of regular exercise, that all adds up to a happier, healthier person, regardless of their weight, size of shape! MOST PEOPLE AUTOMATICALLY ASSOCIATE EXERCISE WITH WEIGHT LOSS AND ARE UNWARE THAT MODERATE GROUP EXERCISE ALL BRINGS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 1. Exercise reduces the initial risk of heart disease, hypertension and strokes. 2. Exercise can help in the management of existing diseases including diabetes, arthiritis and back pain. 3. Exercise helps to lower bad cholesterol levels and increase the good choleserol in our blood. 4. Exercise promotes regular and good quality sleeping patterns. 5. Exercise increases bone strength and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. 6. Exercise improves muscle tone. 7. Exercise increases your stamina levels. 8. Exercise improves you strength. 9. Exercise can increase your levels of flexibility, making every day tasks easier. 10. Exercise improves your balance. 11. Exercise can reduce depression and improve your mood. 12. Exercise can boost your self-esteem and body image. 13. Exercise promotes a healthy immune system, heping to ward off coughs and infections. 14. Exercise encourages social interaction. 15. Exercise can reduce stress and anxiety levels and promote relaxation. 16. Exercise boosts your energy levels. 17. Exercise promotes better posture. 18. Exercise maintains independance in later life. 19. Exercise can be fun........really! REASON NUMBER 20 THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON TO EXERCISE is to do with the most essential muscle in your body. We only have one, it works as a pump, it has been working for you 24 hours and day, seven days per week, 365 days per year since before you were born and hopefully for many years to come and without its constant and regular pumping action we don't live! KEEPING OUR HEART HEALTHY IS THE MAIN REASON WE SHOULD ALL BE EXERCISING! |


