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| We all know that we should exercise because it is good for us, but do you know just how good? Learn with these awesome 25 tips! |
By: Rachel Greenawalt Keller
We all know that we should exercise because it is good for us, but do you know just how good?
1. Lowers Heart Rate
The heart is a muscle. Aerobic exercise strengthens that muscle, so that your heart pumps blood more efficiently by pumping more blood with each beat. Since the exercised heart is more efficient, it transfers more oxygen to the body's cells more easily. This in essence can lengthen your life by several years.
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2. Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease
Exercise reduces clotting in the blood, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. Those who do not exercise run twice the risk of developing heart disease.
3. Controls Cholesterol
Exercise increases the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL) and also lowers triglycerides.
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Triglycerides
Triglycerides, as major components of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and chylomicrons, play an important role in metabolism as energy sources and transporters of dietary fat. They contain more than twice as much energy (9 kcal/g) as carbohydrates and proteins.
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4. Lowers Blood Pressure
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5. Reduces The Risk Of Colon Cancer
Regular exercise helps regulate the digestive system.
6. Reduces The Risk Of Stroke
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7. Promotes Strong And Healthy Bones
Exercise increases circulation and flow of nutrients to the bones, reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone leading to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered.
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8. Stronger Circulatory System And Lungs
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9. Better Skin Tone
Helps keep skin more elastic.
10. Weight Loss And Maintenance
Essential to both losing weight and maintaining weight loss, exercise increases the body's metabolism (the rate at which the body burns calories), as well as increase muscle which helps burn fat.
11. Controls Blood Sugar
Physical activity helps maintain the body's glucose levels, important especially for diabetics or those at risk for diabetes.
12. Helps With Pain Tolerance
By increasing the level of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, exercise can help alleviate pain, such as PMS symptoms and menstrual cramps. The deep breathing during exercise brings more oxygen to the blood, which relaxes the uterus.
13. Improves Your Intellectual Capacity
Exercise increases your productivity by helping to clear your head so you can approach your work refreshed and able to concentrate.
  Click Image To Enlarge.Exercise Will Help
To Clear Your Head.
14. Makes For Easier Pregnancy And Childbirth
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15. Promotes Flexibility
Stretching exercises help elongate muscles, promoting flexibility.
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16. Reduces Backaches
Stretching exercises also reduce backaches.
 Click Image To Enlarge.Stretching Will Reduce Back Pain.
17. Controls Physical And Emotional Stress
Not only does exercise reduce physical and emotional stress, but it can also alleviate bouts of anxiety or depression.
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18. Promotes A Younger And Healthier Body
We spend money every year trying to maintain a healthy and younger body. Regular physical activity can help slow the aging process.
19. Prolonged Independence For The Older Person
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20. Strengthens Immune System Over The Long Term
By exercising, you are less likely to get sick.
21. Gives You More Energy
 Click Image To Enlarge.Everyone Could Use
A Little More Energy.
22. Regulates Your Body's Waste System
Relieves constipation by increasing intestinal activity and curbs bloating by increasing perspiration.
23. Better Health Overall
 Click Image To Enlarge.Exercise Will Keep You Healthy.
24. Improves Your Sleep
Since your muscles are less tense, you relax more easily at night. You fall asleep more quickly, sleep more soundly, and awake more refreshed.
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25. Gives An Overall Sense Of Well Being
Do you want to be happier and more upbeat? Exercise boosts your self-confidence by improving your strength, stamina, flexibility, appearance, and sense of control.
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Your Self-Confidence.
Physical activity not only helps remedy medical difficulties, but it also can prevent many of those same problems from occurring. Now, that you see the benefits of exercise, what's stopping you from getting started?
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Kashiwa, A. and Rippe, J. MD. (1987). Fitness Walking for Women. New York:A Perigee Book.
Koontz, K. (August, 1988) "Eight Reasons Why You Should Exercise." McCall's, p. 89.
Meyers, C. (1987). Aerobic Walking. New York: Vintage Books.
Kay, R. (1984). Physical Fitness & Mental Health. National Institute of Mental Health.
Olds, S. B., London, M. L., Ladewig, P.W. (1992). Women's Care: Health Promotion Through the Lifespan. In Maternal Newborn Nursing (p. 170).
O'Shea, M. (1987, September). "Parade's Guide to Better Fitness." Parade Magazine, pp. 8-9.
Stodola, R. (1998). Notes from the seminar Finding Fun in Fitness. Unpublished manuscript.
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Zaret, B. L., M. D. "Exercise: The Easiest Way to Protect Your Heart" (1993) Vitality
About The Author:
Rachel Keller is a freelance author and homeschooling frugal mom of 5 who enjoys running, cycling, aerobics, strength training, and flexibility exercises. She has participated in many races, earning a collection of medals and trophies. She has both a bachelor of science and a master's degree in education and has been published numerous times. To read more by Rachel Keller, visit her website at Rachel's Writings.
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