Fitness - Good health or physical condition, especially as the
result of exercise and proper nutrition.
Exercise - Physical exertion of sufficient intensity,
duration, and frequency to achieve or maintain fitness, or
other health or athletic objectives
Benefits of Exercise:
Weight loss
Reduced stress
Boost energy
Improved mood
Better quality of life
Relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety
Better sleep
Increase bone density
Reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers
Strengthened heart and lungs
Heightened self confidence
"The safest and most effective way to successfully change body
composition is to combine sensible eating habits with a program of sound exercise, including both aerobic training and weight training.”
According to the International Sports Sciences Association, 25% of Americans are sedentary and we currently spend more than $600 billion annually for health care. That’s about $3000 per year for each individual in America. “Exercise can play a key role in reducing your risk of medical problems and in decreasing your ultimate costs for health care.” In a renowned study of 17,000 Harvard graduates, it was determined that “not exercising had the equivalent impact on you health as smoking one and a half packs of cigarettes per day.”
While many people equate exercising with looking good or
losing weight, you may be surprised at the significant
number of health-related conditions that can benefit from
exercise including:
