Healthy Lifestyle / Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Heart Health |
Physical activity can cut the risk of heart disease almost in half, and may help prevent major risk factors, such as obesity and high blood pressure. |
Cholesterol Control |
Physical activity can improve blood cholesterol profiles by raising HDL, or good cholesterol, levels, and lowering triglycerides, which is another fat carried in the blood. |
Muscling Out Fat |
Physical activity improves the body’s muscle-to-fat ratio by building or preserving muscle fat mass, which also increases calorie-burning efficiency to reduce body fat. |
Bone Support |
Weight-bearing physical activity slows the bone loss associated with advancing age, which can be a major cause of fractures and osteoporosis. |
Insulin Enhancement |
Physical activity enables the body to use insulin more efficiently, improving blood sugar control for those with adult-onset diabetes. |
Cancer Check |
By combating obesity, physical activity can lower the risk of certain cancers, particularly cancers of the breast, colon, and uterus. |
Aerobic Improvement |
Physical activity slows the decline in aerobic capacity, or the maximum volume of oxygen the body can consume, that is associated with aging, and help improve cardio-respiratory health. |
Weight Control |
When combined with proper nutrition, physical activity can help control weight and prevent obesity, which is a major risk factor for many diseases. |
Attitude Adjustment |
Physical activity reduces anxiety and depression, improves self-esteem, and helps you better manage stress. |
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