The Benefits of Exercise – Improved Self-Esteem

The Benefits of Exercise – Improved Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is our opinion of ourselves and people with high self-esteem value their achievements and like themselves. Research has found a relationship between exercise and improved self-esteem. It is thought that exercise directly improves self-esteem but also helps to improve body image, perceived physical fitness, skill-building and resilience which all contribute to improved self-esteem.

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The Benefits of Exercise – Fall Prevention

The Benefits of Exercise – Fall Prevention

Lack of regular physical activity has been deemed to be on of the lead causes of chronic disease. Conversely, regular physical activity as been associated with a reduction in the risk of heart attack, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower risks of type 2 diabetes, lower risk of some cancers, prevention of stroke, and prevention or high blood pressure.

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The Benefits of Exercise – Listen to your heart

The Benefits of Exercise – Listen to your heart

Lack of regular physical activity has been deemed to be on of the lead causes of chronic disease. Conversely, regular physical activity as been associated with a reduction in the risk of heart attack, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower risks of type 2 diabetes, lower risk of some cancers, prevention of stroke, and prevention or high blood pressure.

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The Benefits of Exercise – Exercise can reduce your risk of chronic disease

The Benefits of Exercise – Exercise can reduce your risk of chronic disease

Lack of regular physical activity has been deemed to be on of the lead causes of chronic disease. Conversely, regular physical activity as been associated with a reduction in the risk of heart attack, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower risks of type 2 diabetes, lower risk of some cancers, prevention of stroke, and prevention or high blood pressure.

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The Benefits of Exercise – Exercise can reduce your stress

The Benefits of Exercise – Exercise can reduce your stress

So while we are often told to exercise to help us maintain a healthy weight, get stronger and feel better, we seldom get told to exercise to improve our memory. However, through increased blood flow, increase in neurotrophins and genetic changes, exercise can help grow our brains and improve our memory.

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