The Benefits of Exercise

We all know that we should undertake exercise regularly, but what exactly are the benefits?

Exercise:

• Elevates your metabolism so that you burn more calories everyday.
• Increases your aerobic capacity (fitness level).
• Maintains, tones, and strengthens your muscle. Exercise also increases your muscular endurance.
• Increases the oxidation (breakdown and use) of fat.
• Increases HDL (good) cholesterol.
• Makes the heart a more efficient pump by increasing stroke volume.
• Increases hemoglobin concentration in your blood.
• Decreases the tendency of the blood to clot in the blood vessels.
• Increases the strength of the bones. 
• Enlarges the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
• Decreases blood levels of triglycerides (fat).
• Improves control of blood sugar.
• Increases the thickness of cartilage in joints which has a protective effect on the joints.
• Increases the amount of blood that flows to the skin making it look and feel healthier.