Fitness = a LIFE JOURNEY & NOT a quick fix (the MANY benefits of exercise)

Many people can easily list several negatives to working out (such as no time, sweating, need to shower after, etc.), yet many cannot list more than 2 benefits!  There's SO much you gain--but it needs to be a lifestyle that will last forever & NOT a 'quick' fix!

It doesn't have to be extreme & time consuming---just get moving & do something physical!
According to the 1996 U.S. Surgeon General on Physical Activity & Health:
"Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the U.S."
(U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, '96)

 Here are reasons to incorporate some form of physical activity into your DAILY life as it will REDUCE the risks/problems of some of the following:
*premature death
*dying from heart disease
*developing diabetes
*developing high blood pressure
*developing colon cancer
*feelings of depression & anxiety
*becoming overweight
*issues with bone, joint, muscle
*for aging adults they will be able to move around better, therefore less risk of falling


That same Surgeon General's report goes on to state 3 key points:
1) People who are usually inactive CAN improve their health & well being by becoming EVEN MODERATELY active on a REGULAR basis!

2) Physical activity need NOT be 'strenuous' to achieve health benefits!

3) GREATER health benefits CAN be achieved by INCREASING the amount (duration, frequency, or intensity) of physical activity!

I encourage you to make the time & add some form of exercise to your daily lifestyle--forever....for MORE than 1 reason!!!








Credit/Source:
AFAA Personal Training: Theory & Practice, 2nd Edition 2011