The health benefits of exercise

Top health reasons to exercise

We all know that regular exercise is good for you, leading to a healthy and active mind and body. From relieving tension and stress through to preventing illnesses like diabetes, exercise has numerous health benefits. Here's the realbuzz.com list outlining a few of them.

Taking part in a program of regular exercise, sports or gym training …

• Relieves tension and stress, as well as depression and anxiety

• Reduces or maintains body weight or body fat

• Reduces the risk of developing heart disease

• Reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure

• Boosts self-image and improves psychological well-being

• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer

• Builds and maintains healthy muscles, bones, and joints

• Improves flexibility

• Relieves insomnia

• Reduces high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol

• Helps prevent diabetes

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