Post by Lisa on Apr 22, 2006 15:42:06 GMT 7
10 Reasons you should exercise
Makes your heart more efficient pump.
Helps to decrease left ventricular hypertrophy (a thickening of the walls of the left ventricle) in people with hypertension.
Improves your mood.
Helps to increase your overall health awareness.
Reduces the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Helps you to maintain an independent lifestyle.
Reduces the level of abdominal obesity -- a significant health-risk factor.
Increases the diffusion capacity of the lungs, enhancing the exchange of oxygen from your lungs to your blood.
Improves heat tolerance.
Improves your overall quality of life.
Lifelong regular exercise may be protective against the development of Alzheimer's disease.