Sarah M's List: Benefits of Exercise (Diseases)

• experts recommend that you do 20   to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a week
• experts recommend that you do 20   to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a week and some   type of muscle strengthening activity and stretching at least twice a   week
• •   Reduces   the risk of dying prematurely.
    • Reduces the risk of dying prematurely   from heart disease.
    • Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.  
    • Reduces the risk of developing high   blood pressure.
    • Helps reduce blood pressure in people   who already have high blood pressure.
    • Reduces the risk of developing colon   cancer.
    • Reduces feelings of depression and   anxiety.
    • Helps control weight.
    • Helps build and maintain healthy bones,   muscles, and joints.
    • Helps older adults become stronger   and better able to move about without falling.
    • Promotes psychological well-being.
• help prevent heart   disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood   pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol)   and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving   blood flow, and increasing your heart's working capacity.
• reduce blood pressure   in those with high blood pressure levels. Physical activity also reduces   body fatness, which is associated with high blood pressure.
• By reducing body fatness, physical activity can help to   prevent and control this type of diabetes.
• reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle   mass and improving the body's ability to use calories.
• By increasing muscle strength and endurance and improving flexibility   and posture, regular exercise helps to prevent back pain.
• Regular weight-bearing exercise promotes bone formation and may prevent   many forms of bone loss associated with aging.
• Regular physical activity can improve your mood and the way   you feel about yourself.
• Millions   of Americans suffer from illnesses that can be prevented or improved through   regular physical activity.

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