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Need a reason to work out? Here are 7 to start
What if someone told you that a thinner, healthier, and longer life was within your grasp? Sound too good to
be true? According to a wealth of research, excerise is the silver bullet for a better quality of life.
Not only does regular exercise aid in weight loss, it reduces your risk for several chronic diseases and
conditions. Finding activities that you enjoy and that become part of your daily routine is the key to a long
and healthy life.
The list of health benefits is impressive, and the requirements are relatively simple -- just do it.
Ward Off Disease
1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good"
cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or
LDLs); enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the
risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Researchers at Duke University suggest that the
amount of physical activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids
(cholesterol). According to The New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any
exercise is better than none -- although more is better.
2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and
dying from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study
participants had 20% less risk of stroke than less active participants.
3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million
Americans now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this
condition. Losing weight can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and
reduce blood pressure -- all of which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health
found that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%.
4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy
diet. Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn
calories. The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling
obesity is critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a
sure way to reduce your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.
5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle
strengthening and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against
back pain.
6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting
weights) strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women
after menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for
maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed
that women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked
less than an hour a week.
7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While
exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you
feel about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is
accompanied by an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and
anxiety.
And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help
with certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more.
What if someone told you that a thinner, healthier, and longer life was within your grasp? Sound too good to
be true? According to a wealth of research, excerise is the silver bullet for a better quality of life.
Not only does regular exercise aid in weight loss, it reduces your risk for several chronic diseases and
conditions. Finding activities that you enjoy and that become part of your daily routine is the key to a long
and healthy life.
The list of health benefits is impressive, and the requirements are relatively simple -- just do it.
Ward Off Disease
1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good"
cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or
LDLs); enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the
risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Researchers at Duke University suggest that the
amount of physical activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids
(cholesterol). According to The New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any
exercise is better than none -- although more is better.
2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and
dying from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study
participants had 20% less risk of stroke than less active participants.
3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million
Americans now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this
condition. Losing weight can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and
reduce blood pressure -- all of which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health
found that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%.
4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy
diet. Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn
calories. The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling
obesity is critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a
sure way to reduce your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.
5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle
strengthening and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against
back pain.
6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting
weights) strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women
after menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for
maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed
that women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked
less than an hour a week.
7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While
exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you
feel about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is
accompanied by an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and
anxiety.
And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help
with certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more.
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