The Benefits of Exercise
Getting active isn’t just about keeping fit there are many other benefits to be gained by enjoying an active lifestyle.
Health Benefits
Physical activity can prevent many major illnesses. Evidence shows that regular exercise means you are less likely to develop:
- heart disease
- type 2 diabetes
- osteoporosis
- have a stroke
- or get certain types of cancers, such as colon, prostate, and breast cancer.
- in combination with a balanced diet, help to maintain a healthy weight
As well as benefiting your overall health, keeping active positively contributes to your emotional well-being
- helping you feel more energised and alert
- make you feel better about yourself
- and help you cope better with stress and anxiety, which is particularly useful during exam time as well as coping with the pressures of school life.
Physical Benefits
- build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
- increased strength of tendons and ligaments
- improves flexibility
- reduced body fat and increased lean body mass
- increase your stamina
The truth is you'll be a much healthier person if you get into the habit of leading a active lifestyle whilst you are still young. What’s more taking up a new sport or activity has the added benefit of being a great way improve your social life and make new friends.
