Benefits of Exercise

• Maintain or increase muscle
• Maintain or decrease body fat
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
• Elevate metabolism
• Proper posture
• Improved bone density
• Lowered likelihood of experiencing low back pain
• Reduce cholesterol levels
• Easier to perform daily tasks
• Stronger joints
• Less risk of injury
• Increased life expectancy
• Independent living
• Not out of breath climbing a flight of stairs
• Great stress management tool
• Helps prevent and cope with depression
• Increases neural activity
• Formation of new cells and blood vessels in the brain
• Allows for clarity of thought and improved focus, improves memory
• Improves energy levels