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Benefits of exercises

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Exercises is any type of physical exertion we perform in an effort to improve our health, shape our bodies and boost performance.

Benefits of exercises

  • Improve health and well being.
  • Lose weight.
  • Reduce stress.
  • Relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
  • Reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
  • Boost the mood.
  • Gives more energy.
  • Help to sleep better.
  • Increase the bone density.
  • Strengthen the heart and lungs.
  • Improve the quality of life.
  • Exercises reduce the risk of developing certain disease like heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis.
  • Keep joints, tendons, ligaments flexible and easier to move..
  • Reduce the effects of aging.
  • Exercises improve the mood and it releases a chemical substance called endorphins which gives feeling of well-being.
  • Exercises reduce the risk of developing many bone and joint disease and disorders of sleep like sleep apnea
  • It helps in enhancing creativity and imagination. It improves mental vigor.
  • It increases the insulin sensitivity and prevent development of diabetes.
  • It increases energy and endurance.
  • It improves the functioning of the immune system.
  • It increases the blood and oxygen circulation to the vital organs.
  • It reduces the risk of premature death.
  • It reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides in the body and increases the metabolism of the body.
  • It helps to reduce fat and improves muscle building.
  • It increases muscle strength and bone density.
  • It prevents obesity.
  • It helps to restore postural alignment.
  • It increases neuromuscular coordination.
  • Helps in relief from back pain and joint stress.
  • It helps in toning of body and to increase lean muscle mass.
  • Improves strength, flexibility and balance.
  • It creates stronger and more flexible spine.
  • It increased range of motion of joints.
  • Pelvic floor muscle exercises increases strength of pelvic muscles, reduces urinary incontinence and leaking of urine and increases the pleasure with sexual activity.
  • It helps to eliminate varicose veins.
  • Helps to prevent arthritis.


Benefits of exercising during pregnancy

  • Exercising on a daily basis (stretching and moving) calms your mind and boosts your energy level.
  • If you are already into a regular routine of exercising it will be very easy for you to lose your pregnancy weight.
  • Some exercises promote flexibility and strength. These can prevent or reduce muscle aches, back pain and other complaints of pregnancy.
  • Feeling fit and fine helps improve yourself image and positive mental attitude