Benefits of Physical Fitness

My previous post was about motivating you to work on a more active lifestyle. We all know that it's generally good for us. But what are the specific benefits of being physical active?

1. Daily physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow and lowers bad cholesterol. All these are essential in preventing heart disease and stroke.

2. Exercise helps reduce body fat, therefore helping prevent the development of noninsulin dependent diabetes.

3. When combined with proper nutrition, physical activity can help fight obesity, commonly associated with many diseases.

4. It helps prevent back pain by increasing muscle strength and improving flexibility.

5. It promotes bone formation and helps prevent age-related bone loss.

6. It has been proven that regular exercise can improve your mood, reduce depression, and help manage stress.

7. Exercise makes you feel good about yourself.

At the end of the day, it's really about loving yourself!