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Benefits of Exercise
Being physically active is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Research suggests that maintaining a regular active lifestyle is the key to good health and weight management.
Physical health benefits:
- Reduces risk of heart disease by as much as half
- Increases recovery from heart attack and reduced risk of having a second heart attack
- Reduces risk of stoke
- Reduces risk of having high blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Prevents and treats non-insulin dependent diabetes
- Reduces risk of developing and dying from some cancers, such as colon and breast cancers; and assists with coping, rehabilitation and survival from cancer
- Reduces risk of obesity and weight management
- Decreases body fat
- Increases muscle, muscle strength and bone density
- Reduces risk of chronic disease and death
- Improves quality of life and long term health
- Improves fitness and stamina
- Results in a stronger immune system
- Increases energy
- Improves sleep
Mental Health benefits:
- Improves self esteem and confidence
- Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
- Improves mood and sense of wellbeing
- Improves concentration, enhances memory and learning, and better performance at school
- Reduces feelings of fatigue and depression
- Improves psychological wellbeing and mental awareness
Environmental benefits:
- Reduces greenhouse emissions
- Reduces traffic congestion
- Reduces air pollution
- Reduces noise pollution
Thank you
Jenny Hill
College Nurse
Source: Department of Health WA
