The Fit Blog

From ediets, here are 20 reasons why exercise is important.

• Help you lose weight, especially fat
• Improve your physical appearance
• Increase your level of muscular strength and endurance
• Maintain your resting metabolic rate to prevent weight gain
• Increase your stamina and ability to do continuous work
• Improve fitness levels, or your body’s ability to use oxygen
• Provide protection against injury
• Improve your balance and coordination
• Increase bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis
• Lower resting heart rate and blood pressure
• Lower Body Mass Index (BMI) — your fat-to-height ratio
• Reduce triglycerides, bad cholesterol (LDL), raises good cholesterol (HDL)
• Enhance sexual desire and performance
• Reduce heart disease risk and stroke
• Reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer
• Increase insulin sensitivity — prevents Type 2 diabetes
• Reduce your level of anxiety and help you manage stress
• Improve function of the immune system
• Improve your self-esteem and restore confidence
• Help you sleep better, relax and improve mood

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