Health Benefits of Regular Physical Exercise

Regular physical activity provides enormous health benefits. Studies show that regular physical activity:

•  Improves your chances of living longer
•  Improves quality of life
•  Reduces the risk of heart disease
•  Helps lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol
•  Helps protect you from developing certain cancers
•  Helps prevent or control type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes)
•  Reduces the risk of arthritis and alleviates associated symptoms
•  Helps prevent osteoporosis (gradual loss of bone mass/strength)
•  Improves mobility and strength in later life
•  Alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety
•  Benefits weight reduction and weight management