Reminding Yourself What Exercise Can Give You

According to estimates, 45 percent of Americans will make fitness and weight loss resolutions in the New Year. Unfortunately, statistics show that within a few months, most return to old lifestyle habits. To help stay motivated, remind yourself all that an exercise has to offer.

The benefits of exercise for health and fitness are numerous. One of the major proven benefits is an increased protection against cardiovascular disease. Regular exercise also works synergistically to help control other risk factors to coronary heart disease such as obesity, stress, high blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides. It helps reinforce positive lifestyle factors including an enhanced self-image, a healthier diet and smoking cessation. Exercise helps control weight and maintains healthy bones thereby decreasing the risk of osteoporosis. Put all these benefits together, and you get a better quality of life. Improving the quality of life makes daily tasks easier to accomplish and allows life to be enjoyed to its fullest. These are just a sample of what regular exercise can do for you.