What Proper Fitness Can Do For YOU!
Did you know aerobic exercise can:
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Reduce Health Risks:
Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many conditions, including obesity, heart disease,
high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer.
Weight-bearing aerobic exercises, such as walking, reduce the risk of
osteoporosis.
Help You Manage Chronic Conditions:
Aerobic exercise helps lower high blood pressure,
control blood sugar and relieve chronic muscle pain. If you've had a heart
attack, aerobic exercise can help prevent subsequent attacks.
Keep Excess Pounds At Bay:
Combined with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise
can help you lose weight - and keep it off.
Ward Off Viral Illnesses:
Aerobic exercise activates your immune system.
This leaves you less susceptible to minor viral illnesses, such as colds and
flu.
Keep Your Arteries Clear:
Aerobic exercise increases the concentration of
high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol and decreases the
concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol in your
blood. The potential result? Less buildup of plaques in your arteries.
Strengthen Your Heart:
A stronger heart doesn't need to beat as fast. A
stronger heart also pumps blood more efficiently, which improves blood flow to
all parts of your body.
Boost Your Mood:
Aerobic exercise can ease the
gloominess of depression and reduce the tension associated with anxiety, as
well as promote relaxation.
Increase Your Stamina:
Aerobic exercise may make you tired in the short
term. But over the long term, you'll enjoy increased stamina and reduced
fatigue.
Stay Active / Independent As You Get Older:
Aerobic exercise keeps your muscles strong, which
can help you maintain mobility as you get older. Aerobic exercise also keeps
your mind sharp. Researchers say that at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise
three days a week can reduce cognitive decline in older adults.
Strength Training
Want to look good - and feel even better?
Try strength training. You'll build strength, improve your muscle tone and boost
your self-esteem.
Strength training also helps you:
Develop Strong Bones:
By stressing your bones, strength training
increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. If you already have
osteoporosis, strength training can lessen its impact.
Control Your Body Fat:
As you lose muscle, your body burns calories less
efficiently - which can result in weight gain. The more toned your muscles, the
easier it is to control your weight.
Reduce Your Risk of Injury:
Building muscle protects your joints from injury.
It also helps you maintain flexibility and balance - and remain independent as
you age.
Boost Your Stamina:
As you grow stronger, you won't fatigue as easily.
Improve Your Sense of Well-Being:
Strength training can boost your self-confidence,
improve your body image and reduce the risk of depression.
Get a Better Night's Sleep:
People who strength train regularly are less
likely to struggle with insomnia.