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Improves athletic performance
Good for balance and coordination
Develops motor skillsImproves efficiency of
movement○ Running, jumping
Immune System Benefits
Increases function of the immune systemBody is able to fight off
disease more easily
Boosts immune system May help reduce the misery of the
flu by boosting the immune system's response to the virus (Journal of Infectious Diseases, November 1, 2009)
Helps control appetite
Aids in maintaining weight lossDieting alone is not sufficient for keeping the pounds
offExercise minimizes weight regain by burning fat
before carbs
Appearance Improves overall
appearance
Good for posture and poise
Increase in muscle definition
Good for skin tone and complexion
Pregnancy
Aids in the birth process and postpartum recoveryBody is better able to to handle the
physiological stresses of pregnancy, delivery, and recovery
Helps relieve discomforts of pregnancy Reduces risk of pregnancy
complications
Zzzzzzzz
Improves overall sleepAllows more rest with
less sleepDeeper levels of sleepFall asleep faster Decreases narcolepsyHelps to overcome jet
lag quicker
Helps to combat substance abuse
- Can greatly reduce your risk of becoming dependent on alcohol (Steven B. Hammer, Christina L. Ruby, Allison J. Brager, Rebecca A. Prosser, John David Glass. Environmental Modulation of Alcohol Intake in Hamsters: Effects of Wheel-Running and Constant Light Exposure. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 2010; DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2010.01251.x)
Length of Life
Increases longevityFeel younger then your biological age at any age
- Being physically active reduces the risk of all-cause mortality. The largest benefit was found from moving from no activity to low levels of activity, but even at high levels of activity benefits accrue from additional activity. Non-vigorous physical activity and all-cause mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Woodcock J, Franco OH, Orsini N, Roberts I. Int J Epidemiol. 2010 Jul 14.
Maintain a more independent lifestyle Improves overall quality of life!