In our last article we examined the top ten ways that regular
exercise can protect you from disease and add years to your
life. In this article we're going to examine even more ways that
you can benefit from exercise!
Even though many of us exercise so we can look better, we
shouldn't forget the many health benefits of training. So
without further ado, here are some more reasons to exercise:
11) Fight Osteoperosis: It is estimated that bone mass in women
is lost at a rate of 0.75% to 1% per year from age 35 onwards,
and this rate increases to 2% to 3% per year at menopause.
Exercise also has been shown to prevent bone loss, even in older
women.
12) Prevent The Common Cold: A new study (University of South
Carolina in Columbia) suggests that being active may actually
reduce the number of colds people get each year.
13) Emotional Boost: Experts also agree that even minimal weight
loss provides an emotional boost and may give you the
self-confidence to change jobs, go back to school, move ahead in
life, improve relationships and decrease your overall stress
level.
14) Better Pregnancy: There are new reasons to control your
weight both before and after you conceive -- particularly if
you're heavy before you even try to have a baby. Obesity
promotes not only severe pregnancy complications in the mother,
it also places the baby at high risk of health problems.
15) Prevent Disability In Seniors: It is reasonably safe to say
most seniors wish to remain independent and active. To do so,
exercise must be a part of their daily lives. Exercise can
prevent disability and retain good health for independent living
among older people. Experts have just recently become aware of
exercise as a prevention of disability among older citizens.
There you have it.....five more reasons why regular exercise
will help you add years to your life.....and you thought that
exercise just helped you look good in a swimsuit!!
About the author:
Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute
exercise studio for women focusing on fitness, health and
nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit
http://www.letspickupthepace.com/ for more information.
