Benefits
There are many benefits to be obtained from participating in regular physical activity. Not only will you look better and feel better about yourself, but you will also be contributing to the prevention of many health risks and diseases. A powerful statistic is: "being physically inactive has the same impact on your health as smoking a pack of cigarettes each day?" - Dr. Nick Busing, College of Family Physicians of Canada.
By being physically active you gain physical, social and emotional benefits.
Specifically, you will notice:
- better health
- improved fitness
- better posture and balance
- better self esteem
- reduced body fat
- stronger muscles and bones
- feel more energetic
- improved relaxation and reduced stress
- continued independent living in later life
The health risks of not being active include:
- Premature death
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Type II diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke
- Depression
- Colon cancer
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