Monday, December 6, 2010

Some reasons to exercise...

Exercise has so many benefits for your health!  If you find something that you enjoy doing (ice skating, jogging, zumba class) then you will be more apt to keep exercising!  Make it fun :)

According to Shape magazine, exercise can have some pretty awesome affects on your health!

  • You are 20% less likely to get heart disease if you do high-intensity exercise on most days of the week
  • You are 25% less likely to develop depression or anxiety if you stick to a vigorous routine than those who exercise at a lower intensity
  • You are 86% less likely to develop diabetes if you're fit, compared to a sedentary person
On WebMD, Barbara Russi Sarnataro wrote an article called Top 10 Fitness Facts that has some interesting points.
  1. Exercise Boosts Brainpower
  2. Movement Melts Away Stress
  3. Exercise Gives You Energy
  4. It's Not That Hard to Find Time for Fitness
  5. Fitness Can Help Build Relationships
  6. Exercise Helps Ward Off Disease
  7. Fitness Pumps Up Your Heart
  8. Exercise Lets You Eat More
  9. Exercise Boosts Performance
  10. Weight Loss Is Not the Most Important Goal
Check out her article at: 
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/exercise-benefits

Have a great week!
Jen

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