The Impact of Physical Activity on Your Health

Written By Chu Lee

Regular physical activity can produce long-term health benefits. It can help:

  • Prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke (the three leading health-related causes of death)

  • Control weight

  • Make your muscles stronger

  • Reduce fat

  • Promote strong bone, muscle, and joint development

  • Condition heart and lungs

  • Build overall strength and endurance

  • Improve sleep

  • Decrease potential of becoming depressed

  • Increase your energy and self-esteem

  • Relieve stress

  • Increase your chances of living longer

When you are not physically active, you are more at risk for:

  • High blood pressure

  • High blood cholesterol

  • Stroke

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Heart disease

  • Cancer

Chu Lee
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