A regular dose of exercise reduces stress and also ensures longetivity

EVERYDAY we find an excuse for not exercising. But no excuse is a valid one, if it compromises your health and can lead to a debilitating sickness in the long run . So here we give you 20 solid reasons to exercise, and show you how they affect every aspect of your health and your life. There is a definite link between high p re - m a - t u re death rates and chronic inactivity. Exercise promotes longevity by reducing the risk of premature mortality. Exercise retards the process of aging, thus preserving vitality and youth. Exercise helps prevent or control coronary artery disease and most cardiovascular diseases, as lack of exercise is the number 1 risk factor for developing these diseases. Regular aerobic exercise helps control/prevent hypertension, and helps combat anxiety and
depression

Exercise helps improve/maintain bone density, reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis (hollowing of bones).

Exercise boosts immunity, helping the body to combat infectious disease.

Exercise helps reduce the risk of developing cancer
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Endurance training helps burn large amounts of fat calories, thus promoting efficient weight loss and improved body composition.

Exercise enhances digestion and enhances optimal absorption of nutrients.

Exercise helps increase pain threshold, thus helping cope better with pain, and increasing maximal work capacity
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Exercise improves sexual health and performance.
Overall respiratory tract and lung health can be enhanced by regular ex
ercise.

Mental function and memory can be significantly improved by regular exercise.

Hormonal imbalances in postmenopausal women can be stabilised by exercising.

Regular exercise (especially abdomen/low-back exercise) is a sure shot way to prevent backaches, and the best form of lower back-pain management.

Exercise helps regulate the body’s waste system, helping your body get rid of harmful toxins.

Exercise helps you sleep well by releasing a hormone called seratonin, which induces sleep.

Exercise releases muscular tension; so helps you be more relaxed at all times.

Exercise is an excellent form of therapy for fighting various kinds of substance abuse.

Regular exercise energises you and makes you more active, promotes overall Good Health and Well-being.