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.
