Why Should I Exercise?

Bottom line: it's good for you!



  1. It can make you feel happier.

    2. Exercise regularly can improve your mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

  2. It can help with weight loss.

    3. Exercise is crucial to supporting a healthy metabolism and burning more calories per day.
    It also helps you maintain your muscle mass and weight loss.

  3. It is good for your muscles and bones.

    4. Physical activity helps you build muscles and strong bones. It may also help prevent osteoporosis.

  4. It can increase your energy level.

    5. Engaging in regular physical activity can increase your energy levels. This is true even for people
    with persistent fatigue and those with serious health conditions.

  5. It can reduce your risk of chronic disease.

    6. Daily physical activity is essential to maintaining a healthy weight and reducing the risk of chronic disease.

  6. It can help skin health.

    7. Moderate exercise can provide antioxidant protection and promote blood flow, which can protect
    your skin and delay signs of aging.

  7. It can help your brain health and memory.

    8. Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain and helps brain health and memory. Among
    older adults, it can help protect mental function.

  8. It can help with relaxation and sleep quality.

    9. Regular physical activity, regardless of whether it is aerobic or a combination of aerobic and resistance
    training, can help you sleep better and feel more energized during the day.

  9. It can reduce pain.

    10. Exercise has favorable effects on the pain associated with various conditions. It can also increase pain tolerance.

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This page was coded by Kristen Bazile.