What are the benefits of exercise?

• Increased strength, mobility and flexibility
• Increased energy and stamina
• Increased endurance
• Increased bone strength
• Increased respiratory fitness
• Increased sex drive
• Increased lean body mass
• Increased life expectancy
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
• Increased metabolic rate
• Increased ability to manage stress
• Increased HDL ("good" cholesterol)
• Increased peripheral circulation
• Increased memory capacity (i.e., increased oxygenation)
• Increased lactate removal per intensity level
• Decreased loss of muscle
• Decreased bodyweight
• Decreased risk of falls
• Decreased knee pain (i.e., increased tendon strength)
• Decreased lung disease risk (i.e., increased oxygenation)
• Decreased joint pain (i.e., increased synovial fluid flow)
• Decreased reliance on medications
• Decreased menstrual problems  (i.e., increased endorphin release)
• Decreased bodyfat
• Decreased osteoporosis risk  (i.e., increased bone density)
• Decreased obesity risk  (i.e., increased metabolic rate)
• Decreased vericose vein risk  (i.e., increased venule valve strength)
• Decreased lower back pain (i.e., increased abdominal and lumbar strength, increased hamstring flexibility)
• Decreased nasal congestion
• Decreased angina risk (i.e., increased blood flow)
• Decreased anxiety (i.e., increased endorphin release)
• Decreased bursitis & tendonitis (i.e., increased muscular strength)
• Decreased cancer risk (i.e., decreased bodyfat)
• Decreased carpal tunnel syndrome (i.e., increased tendon strength)
• Decreased constipation (i.e., increased pelvic muscular strength)
• Decreased depression (i.e., increased oxygenation due to increased blood circulation)
• Decreased diabetes risk (i.e., improved insulin sensitivity to blood sugar levels)
• Decreased risk of heart attack and stroke (particularly for those having type-2 diabetes)
• Decreased fatigue (i.e., increased oxygenation)
• Decreased glaucoma risk (i.e., decreased ocular pressure behind eyes)
• Decreased headaches (i.e., increased endorphin release)
• Decreased heart disease risk (i.e., decreased blood pressure)
• Decreased hypertension risk  (i.e., increased blood vessel dilation)
• Decreased insomnia (i.e., decreased stress)
• Decreased lactate production per intensity
• Improved posture
• Improved balance
• Improved functional abilities
• Improved sleep quality
• Improved immunity
• Improved ability to concentrate
• Improved cognitive function
• Improved quality of life
• Improved fatty acid uptake and transport
• Improved lactate tolerance

Indeed, exercise is the best medicine!!


Brian Danley, CFT
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