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Increases Heart and Lung Efficiency:
As the heart becomes stronger through exercise, it increases blood flow to every part of your body. When your heart and lungs operate more efficienctly, your resting pulse rate will slow.
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Reduces Blood Pressure:
Arteries and capillaries increase in size to promote a faster exchange of oxygen and nutrients into cells and eliminate waste products out of cells. This increased efficiency helps reduce blood pressure.
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Tends to Increased Energy Level:
Cardio-respiratory exercise causes you to take in more oxygen. This tends to increase your energy level.
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Increases Muscle Mass and Decreases Body Fat:
When you exercise, your muscle mass increases. This is important for weight management because as you decrease body fat and increase muscle tissue, you burn more calories.
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Decreases "the bad kind" of LDL Cholesterol and Increases "the good kind" of HDL Cholesterol:
Studies have shown that exercise can decrease total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL is thought to decrease the risk of arteriosclerosis and protect against coronary heart disease.
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Enhances Mental Wellness and Acuity:
With active exercise and increased fitness, you sense an improvement in your self-image, well-being, and confidence level. Exercise also helps to reduce anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
