We all read and hear about the benefits of exercise every day.However, in the United States the obesity rate has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. According to the CDC, (Center for Disease Control) in 2007, only one state (Colorado) had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25%; three of these states (Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee) had a prevalence of obesity equal to or greater than 30%. So if we know that exercise is good for our health, why aren’t we doing anything about it?

Sometimes we simply need a reminder of all the ways in which exercise can help us improve the quality of our health and our overall lives.

1.  Exercise helps you lose weight.  When you exercise, you build lean muscle tissue (weight training) and burn fat (cardio). Lean muscle is more metabolically active than fat. When you increase your muscle, you also increase metabolism which means you're burning more calories throughout the day.  If you aren’t sure where to start, many websites offer free trails for Online Fitness Training!

2.  Exercise makes you strong!  It may seem obvious that exercise can make you stronger...but what some people forget is that it doesn't just make you strong for your workouts; it also makes you stronger in other areas of your life as well. When you exercise on a regular basis, everything else becomes a little easier – carrying groceries, housework, gardening, carrying the kids, etc.

3.   Exercise reduces your risk of injury. When you exercise, you also strengthen connective tissue – the ligaments and tendons that keep your body moving well on a regular basis.

4.   Exercise can reduce arthritis pain.  Recent studies have shown that arthritis sufferers who exercised regularly actually reduced their joint pain.

5.   Exercise increases balance, stability and flexibility.  Exercise can help you work your joints through a full range of motion, keeping them strong and flexible and keeping you steady on your feet.

6.   Exercise can make you better at sports.  Most athletes these days follow some type of strength training program to keep them strong and help them avoid injuries. Training specific to your sport can also help you improve your power, strength and speed to make you a better athlete.

7.   Exercise makes you feel better about yourself.  Exercise helps build confidence and can even help manage symptoms of depression and anxiety...a great way to deal with stress in a healthy way. There are even options for an online fitness partner to help keep you accountable!

8.   Exercise can help lower blood pressure.  Some studies have shown that regular exercise can help reduce high blood pressure over time, so this may become another way to help treat high blood pressure in some people.

9.   Exercise can add years to your life…  Exercise is an easy way (yes, you have to DO the workouts).

10. …and Life to you Years!  One thing that often surprises people after they start exercising on a regular basis is how it trickles into other areas of their lives. There are lots of great online fitness resources to help you stay committed to your exercise plan. Increasing your fitness level can make every day tasks easier and more enjoyable, therefore improving your quality of life! 

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