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EXERCISE FOR HEALTHY BODY: BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

The following are the benefits of regular physical exercises.

Physical benefits

1. Enhancement of physical performance (ability to perform physical work without fatigue or strain on the heart)
2. Better control of angina
3. Better control of blood pressure
4. Reduced susceptibility to rhythm disturbances
5. Better control of body weight
6. Improvement in fat distribution
7. Greater efficiency of lung function
8. Better organ and limb circulation
9. Prevention of weakening of bones relating to age
10. Better cold and heat tolerance
11. Protection of joints
12. Reduced tendency to have hyperacidity
13. Better bowel function
14. Improved function and appearance of skin
15. Regression of coronary artery blockage
16. Reduction in recurrence rate of heart attacks
17. Increase in life-span.

Bio-chemical benefits

1. Reduction of low density cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
2. Increase in high density (good cholesterol)
3. Reduction in blood triglycerides (fat) levels
4. Better control of diabetes mellitus
5. Reduced risk for spontaneous clots
6. Reduction in stress induced, inappropriate, hormone secretions

Psychological benefits

1. Enhanced energy, enthusiasm and self image
2. Reduced anxiety and depression
3. Better ability to cope with stress
4. Better relaxation and sleep
5. Lower or no requirement of sleeping pills and drugs to control anxiety

Socio-economic benefits

1. Early return to gainful employment
2. Reduction in recurrent medical expenses