Ten Major Benefits Of Exercise
1. Longer Life Expectancy
People who are fit tend to live longer, while people who are obese have an overall mortality rate almost twice that of non-obese people. Even mild-to-moderate overweight people substantially increase their risk for premature death.
2. Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart
Excess weight increases cardiac risk factors, while a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke. If all Americans had a healthy body composition, the incidence of coronary heart disease would drop by more than 24 percent.
3. Reduced Risk Of Certain Cancers
Obesity is associated with an increased risk.
4. Lower Incidence Of Diabetes
Individuals with healthy weight are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes among Americans has steadily grown as the incidence of obesity has increased.
5. Healthy Bones And Muscles
Excess weight stresses joints, bones and muscles.
6. Better Posture
Evenly distributed weight along the spine and body helps to maintain proper posture, which is important for overall back health.
7. Greater Mobility
A healthy body weight makes leisure activities with friends and family more enjoyable and more comfortable.
8. Improved Self-Esteem
Maintaining a healthy body weight increases self-esteem and helps maintain a positive self-image.
9. Higher Energy Levels
Excess weight can make everyday activities more tiresome & laborious.
10. Better Quality Sleep
Maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent obstructive sleep apnea, a blockage in the throat or upper airway that temporarily halts breathing and disrupts sleep patterns
