Benefits of Regular Exercise

• Reduces the risk for premature death
• Reduce the risk of dying from heart disease
• Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
• Reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure
• Reduce 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
• Enhances self-esteem
• Increases energy
• Reinforces other positive lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and smoking cessation
• Stimulates creative thinking