We all know that we should undertake exercise regularly, but what exactly are the benefits? Exercise:
- Elevates your metabolism so that you burn more calories everyday.
- Increases your aerobic capacity (fitness level).
- Maintains, tones, and strengthens your muscle. Exercise also increases your muscular endurance.
- Increases the oxidation (breakdown and use) of fat.
- Increases HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Makes the heart a more efficient pump by increasing stroke volume.
- Increases hemoglobin concentration in your blood.
- Decreases the tendency of the blood to clot in the blood vessels.
- Increases the strength of the bones.
- Enlarges the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
- Decreases blood levels of triglycerides (fat).
- Improves control of blood sugar.
- Increases the thickness of cartilage in joints which has a protective effect on the joints.
- Increases the amount of blood that flows to the skin making it look and feel healthier.
