Health & Fitness - 51 Reasons to be Active - Matt O'Neill PDF Print E-mail
By Matt O’Neill, Dietitian - SmartShape.com.au

Need a good reason to build a regular physical activity routine? Here are 51 great benefits from regular activity. Consider the ones that are most important to you and will give you the greatest benefits;

Burns calories
Maintains your metabolism
Boosts fat burning
Tones your body
Improves weight loss and maintenance
Allows you to eat more and still maintain calorie balance
Helps you wear the clothes you want to wear
Reduces fatigue
Boosts your fitness
Gives you more energy to achieve the things you want
Makes it easier to do household chores
Increases enjoyment of recreational activities
Allows you to play with the kids
Makes active holidays more enjoyable
Lowers your resting heart rate
Enhances your endurance and stamina
Increases muscle strength
Preserves lean muscle tissue
Improves balance    
Enhances muscle and joint flexibility
Improves your posture
Boosts your immune system
Improves sleeping patterns
Assists efforts to stop smoking
Reduces lower back pain
Reduces risk of varicose veins

Helps relieve constipation
Helps alleviate menstrual symptoms
Strengthens your bones
Improves circulation
Increases your lung capacity
Enhances glucose tolerance
Increases good cholesterol
Reduces hypertension
Cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes
Reduces the risk of heart attack
Helps manage asthma
Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
Reduces the need for some medications
Reduces medical expenses
Improves your mood
Helps you relax
Enhances stress management
Keeps you alert
Increases productivity
Helps you stay independent
Boosts your creativity
Improves your self esteem
Boosts the feeling of being in control of your lifestyle
Sets a good example for family and children
Provides more ‘me time’!

Matt O’Neill and SmartShape.com.au © 2006 – Used under license

 
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