Exercising daily has big benefits. Put some into your routine today!
The following article from Runner's World does a fantastic job of extolling the many virtues of exercise. And while it uses running as its preferred method, anything that you do to keep yourself fit can benefit you tremendously.
I've only highlighted a sample of the multiple benefits from the full article below. I highly recommend that you go to their site to read the complete article for yourself. Enjoy!
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KEEP THE BEAT
Runners who log a weekly run of 10 miles (or more) are 39 percent less likely to use high-blood-pressure meds and 34 percent less likely to need cholesterol meds compared with those who don't go farther than three miles.
FUNCTION WELL
Men who burn at least 3,000 calories per week (equal to about five hours of running) are 83 percent less likely to have severe erectile dysfunction.
BUILD BONE
Running strengthens bones better than other aerobic activities, say University of Missouri researchers who compared the bone density of runners and cyclists. Sixty-three percent of the cyclists had low density in their spine or hips; only 19 percent of runners did.
SLEEP TIGHT
Insomniacs fell asleep in 17 minutes on days they ran, compared to 38 minutes on days they didn't. They also slept for an extra hour on days they exercised.
LIVE LONGER
A review of 22 studies found that people who work out 2.5 hours a week are 19 percent less likely to die prematurely than those who don't exercise. A separate study found that active people have a 50 percent lower risk of premature death.
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Well, that's it for now. Until next time...
Keep reaching,
Jay
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