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What if someone told you that a thinner, healthier, and longer life was within your grasp? Sound too good to be
true? According to a in depth amount of research, exercise provides a better quality of life.
Not only does regular exercise aid in weight loss, it reduces your risk for several chronic diseases and conditions.
Finding an activity that you enjoy and one that can become a part of your daily routine is the key to a long and
healthy life. The list of health benefits is never ending, and the requirements to work out are easy -- just do it.
Ward Off Disease.
1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good"
cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDLs);
enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the risk of stroke,
heart disease, and high blood pressure. Researchers at Duke University suggest that the amount of physical
activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids (cholesterol). According to The
New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any exercise is better than none -- although
more is better.
2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and dying
from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study participants had 20%
less risk of stroke than less active participants.
3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million Americans
now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this condition. Losing weight
can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure -- all of
which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health found
that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%.
4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy diet.
Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn calories.
The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling obesity is
critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a sure way to reduce
your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.
5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle strengthening
and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against back pain.
6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights)
strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women after
menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed that
women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked less than an
hour a week.
7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While
exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you feel
about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is accompanied by
an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety.
And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help with
certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more.
true? According to a in depth amount of research, exercise provides a better quality of life.
Not only does regular exercise aid in weight loss, it reduces your risk for several chronic diseases and conditions.
Finding an activity that you enjoy and one that can become a part of your daily routine is the key to a long and
healthy life. The list of health benefits is never ending, and the requirements to work out are easy -- just do it.
Ward Off Disease.
1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good"
cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDLs);
enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the risk of stroke,
heart disease, and high blood pressure. Researchers at Duke University suggest that the amount of physical
activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids (cholesterol). According to The
New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any exercise is better than none -- although
more is better.
2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and dying
from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study participants had 20%
less risk of stroke than less active participants.
3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million Americans
now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this condition. Losing weight
can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure -- all of
which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health found
that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%.
4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy diet.
Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn calories.
The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling obesity is
critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a sure way to reduce
your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.
5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle strengthening
and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against back pain.
6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights)
strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women after
menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed that
women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked less than an
hour a week.
7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While
exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you feel
about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is accompanied by
an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety.
And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help with
certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more.
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