The wonders of exercising

A sedentary lifestyle has been seen as the biggest culprit of many diseases. Heart diseases, obesity and high blood pressure tops the list.

A simple 30 minute walk or even a simple jog can help you combat such disturbing health conditions.

Here is how exercise helps us: 

• Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system
• Improve your circulation and help your body use oxygen better
• Improve your symptoms of congestive heart failure
• Increase energy levels so you can do more activities without becoming tired or short of breath
• Increase endurance
• Lower blood pressure
• Improve muscle tone and strength
• Improve balance and joint flexibility
• Strengthen bones
• Help reduce body fat and help you reach and maintain a healthy weight
• Help reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression
• Boost self image and esteem
• Improve sleep
• Make you feel more relaxed and rested
• Make you look fit and feel healthy

This along with a  healthy diet goes a long way in maintaining your health.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/exercise-healthy-heart

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