Benefits Of Exercise

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 haemoglobin 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.