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Greetings! 
There is no question that regular physical activity is good for you and makes you feel better. Not only does it help you burn calories to lose weight, it reduces the risk of conditions like heart disease, stroke, blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Physical activity improves your strength, muscles, bones, and coordination. It improves your quality of life, making it easier to do simple things like walking up a flight of stairs, tying your shoes, or sleeping. Exercise also has many psychological benefits: It helps you feel better about yourself, improves your mood, and allows you to better cope with stress.
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, especially for those who are sedentary. |
| Why Should You Exercise? |
The overall benefit of being active and fit is an improved quality of life, being able to do things you enjoy for longer periods of time (for example, playing with the kids, gardening, dancing, or walking).
Being fit improves your overall health and reduces your risk of disease. Short-term benefits include:
- A healthier heart.
- Healthy muscles, bones, and joints.
- Increased burning of calories.
No matter what your size or shape, physical activity has important health benefits.
These may include:
- Increased energy. Increased mental acuity-sharper and faster thinking.
- Better mental health and ability to cope with stress. People who are fit may have less anxiety and depression than people who aren't active.
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to manage stress. Continue Reading... |
| The Weight Game! |
In today's world, Americans are constantly bombarded with a never-ending abundance of weight-control information as new research, "fad diets" and exercise programs emerge. Here's some amazing statistics found by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM):
- Americans eat 5-10% fewer calories than 20 years ago.
- In the U.S., 50 million men and 60 million women ages 18-79 are overfat, including more than 12 million who are considered severely obese.
- One out of five children ages 5-17 is obese.
At any given time, approximately 20 million adults in the U.S. are dieting to lose weight and another 20 million think they should. Obesity can be caused by several factors, including eating too many calories, eating a high-fat or high-sugar diet, genetics, having a sluggish metabolic rate and leading a sedentary lifestyle.
Dieting just doesn't work for most people. Instead, commit to a lifetime of sensible eating habits and combine that with a smart exercise program. Continue Reading... |
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Phil & The Fitness Factory Staff |
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