Live Longer By Exercising - Part 2
In our last article we examined the top ten ways that regularexercise can protect you from disease and add years to yourlife. In this article we're going to examine even more ways thatyou can benefit from exercise!Even though many of us exe...
...rcise so we can look better, weshouldn't forget the many health benefits of training. Sowithout further ado, here are some more reasons to exercise:11) Fight Osteoperosis: It is estimated that bone mass in womenis 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 olderwomen.12) Prevent The Common Cold: A new study (University of SouthCarolina in Columbia) suggests that being active may actuallyreduce the number of colds people get each year.13) Emotional Boost: Experts also agree that even minimal weightloss provides an emotional boost and may give you theself-confidence to change jobs, go back to school, move ahead inlife, improve relationships and decrease your overall stresslevel.14) Better Pregnancy: There are new reasons to control yourweight both before and after you conceive -- particularly ifyou're heavy before you even try to have a baby. Obesitypromotes 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 saymost seniors wish to remain independent and active. To do so,exercise must be a part of their daily lives. Exercise canprevent disability and retain good health for independent livingamong older people. Experts have just recently become aware ofexercise as a prevention of disability among older citizens.There you have it.....five more reasons why regular exercisewill help you add years to your life.....and you thought thatexercise just helped you look good in a swimsuit!!
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