Physical activities and exercising both add years to your life!

Physical activities defines as any movement that uses energy.....

However, exercising is a form of physical activity, but the more energy you use, the more you and your body benefits. We engage in physical activity for health reasons and to minimize our chances of getting any types of diseases and to live longer.

In other words, lets engage in physical activities for fitness/ and or exercising benefits in order to improve our cardiovascular, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and flexibility.

Long-Term Benefits

• Decrease Chances of Heart Disease - People who do not exercise or are not physically active have a much higher chance of developing coronary artery disease (CAD).
• Decrease of Blood Pressure - Having High Blood Pressure can increase your chances of having heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
• Decrease of Body Fat - A regular exercise program can help maintain a normal body weight and composition.
• Decrease Cholesterol - A regular exercise program raises the level of good cholesterol and lowers bad. Having a high blood cholesterol level can increase your chances of having heart disease.
• Decrease Risk of Diabetes - Exercise lowers the risk of having type 2 diabetes and inceases your glucose intake for the diabetics.
  
• Decrease Risk of Cancer - Regular exercise lowers your risk of having colon and/or breast cancer.
  
• Decrease Sick Days - Regular exercise can give you a stronger immune system.

Short-Term Benefits

• A Break From Stress - Exercise can be a great way to relieve stress and help create a better day.
• Relaxing and Revitalizing - Physical activites helps reduce mental, physical, and muscle tension.

These are the tools to remember when you are thinking about the benefits of exercising. Exercise is essential, so get started now!