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Exercise for Life with Philip
Your Best Defense to Fight Aging & Diseases

 
Exercise doesn't mean that we have to go for a run.  Many of us have various reasons that we shouldn't be running.  Exercise comes in different levels and forms.  You can benefit from a lower level exercise (physical activity) as well as a higher level exercise (endurance/aerobic exercise).  Physical activity gives you tremendous health benefits while endurance exercise further improves your fitness level.
 
 
 
You were told to exercise.  But you may not remember all the benefits of regular exercise.  When you gradually challenge your body to perform slightly more than what it's used to doing, your body adapts and your muscles and bones get stronger in time.  You will have more energy to enjoy life.
 
The benefits of regular exercise are:
 
Blood:
Decrease blood thickness.
Increase red blood cells.
Lower blood pressure.  (Vessel dialation in the muscles and skin reduce cardiac output which cause blood pressure to drop.  Regular exercise can help lower your resting blood pressure.)

Bones & joints:
Decrease joint stiffness and pain.
Increase calcium level in the bone & bone strength.
Increase joint range of motion.

Heart:
Decrease blood pressure & resting heart rate.
Decrease heart muscle & blood vessel stiffness.
Increase maximum heart rate & pump capacity.

Intestines:
Increase speed of emptying.

Lungs:
Increase maximum oxygen uptake.
 
 
 
 
 
* Consult your doctor prior to starting your exercise.
 
Metabolism:
Decrease body fat, LDL & total Cholesterol.
Decrease sugar and insulin levels.
Increase metabolism, HDL, and sex hormone levels.

Muscles:
Increase muscle tone, mass, and strength.

Nervous system:
Decrease risk of depression.
Increase memory and quality of sleep.
Increase nerve conduction and reflexes.

Others:
Decrease risk of orthopedic injury.
Increase energy level.
Control and prevent diabetes.
Manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
Increase feelings of well-being.
Social benefits.
Weight loss & weight management.
Secondary prevention of diseases.
Exercise rehabilitation.