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Benefits of Exercise

• Builds and maintains healthy muscles, bones, and joints

• Improves muscle tone and strength

• Improves flexibility

• Increases efficiency of heart and lungs

• Controls appetite

• Enhances work, recreation, and sport performance

• Increases energy

• Boosts immune system function

• Increases metabolism

• Improves posture

• Decreases pain

• Improves coordination

• Reduces risk of osteoporosis

• Reduces pain from arthritis

• Reduces risk of premature death

• Reduces risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease

• Reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure

• Reduces high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol

• Increases "good" (HDL) cholesterol

• Reduces risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer

• Reduces risk of developing diabetes

• Improves gastrointestinal function

• Improves eye-hand coordation

• Enhances dexterity and fine motor skills

• Improves depth perception

Mind

• Improves psychological well-being

• Reduces depression and anxiety

• Stimulates the mind

• Relieves insomnia

• Boosts self-image

• Reduces stress

• Improves concentration and focus

• Heightens alertness

• Improves work task performance

• Supports and encourages better eating habits

• Creates optimism

• Increases social adjustment

• Decreases hostility
   

Spirit

• Improves quality of life

• Increases self-acceptance and self-actualization

• Provides enjoyment and fun

• Increases self-reliance and self-confidence

• Outdoor exercise offers a connection with nature

• Creates a sense of freedom

• Provides time for self-development

• Enhances creativity