Benefit |
Health
Impact |
| Reduces the risk of
premature death |
Active individuals live longer
with a better quality of life. |
| Reduces the risk of cardiovascular
disease |
Exercise strengthens the heart, cardiovascular
system and respiratory system to help fight cardiovascular disease. |
| Reduces your risk
of certain types of cancer |
Regular exercise helps lower the
risk of cancers of the colon, prostate, uterine lining (endometrium)
and breast. |
| Decreases resting heart rate |
Reduces the daily wear and tear on the heart and
cardiovascular system. |
| Keeps resting blood
pressure normal |
Lessens the stress on the walls
of the veins and arteries in the vascular system and reduces the
risk of a coronary event or stroke. |
| Improves heart efficiency |
Improves a person's ability to do daily activities
with less effort and perform at higher intensities with greater
ease. |
| Decreases body fat |
A favourable change in body composition
reduces the risk of major life-threatening diseases, such as cardiovascular
disease and diabetes. |
| Increases HDL (healthy) cholesterol
and decreases (lousy) LDL cholesterol |
Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and
occurrence of atherosclerosis (harding of the arteries). |
|
| Lowers the risk of
developing diabetes |
Keeps body fat in control, increases
cellular sensitivity to insulin and helps regulate blood sugar
levels. |
| Promotes joint stability |
Increases strength of all connective tissue, making
the individual less susceptible to injury. |
| Increases muscular
strength |
Ability to perform daily activities
with less effort and difficulty. |
| Strengthens bones |
Helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis and reduces
the chance of injury and broken bones. |
| Increases muscle mass
and decreases body fat |
The body burns more calories at
rest and during exercise to sustain increased muscle. Physique
also improves with a more toned appearance. |
| Increases resting metabolism |
More calories required by the body at rest, which
helps with weight management. |
| Improves core strength |
Develops strong abdominals and
back for better posture and less chance of back pain. |
| Improves back strength |
Reduces the incidence and severity of low back
pain. |
| Improves balance,
coordination and agility |
All movements in daily life become
easier and safer when the body has better control. |
| Improves body image and self-esteem |
Exercisers experiences better mental health and
improved self-image. |
| Reduces depression
and anxiety |
An improved outlook on life makes
all activities more enjoyable. |
| Assists in stress management |
Everday life beomes more enjoyable because the
individual has a positive way to deal with stress. |
| Better sleep |
A good night's sleep helps maintain
your physical and mental health. Moderate exercise at least three
hours before bedtime can help you relax and sleep better at night. |
