Tuesday, January 25, 2011

51 Reasons to be Active




Need a good reason to build a regular physical activity routine? Here are 51 great benefits from regular activity. Highlight the ones that are most important to you and will give you the greatest benefits.

1.          Burns calories
2.          Maintains your metabolism
3.          Boosts fat burning
4.          Tones your body
5.          Improves weight loss and maintenance
6.          Allows you to eat more and still maintain calorie balance
7.          Helps you wear the clothes you want to wear
8.          Reduces fatigue
9.          Boosts your fitness
10.     Gives you more energy to achieve the things you want
11.     Makes it easier to do household chores
12.     Increases enjoyment of recreational activities
13.     Allows you to play with the kids
14.     Makes active holidays more enjoyable
15.     Lowers your resting heart rate
16.     Enhances your endurance and stamina
17.     Increases muscle strength
18.     Preserves lean muscle tissue
19.     Improves balance 
20.     Enhances muscle and joint flexibility
21.     Improves your posture
22.     Boosts your immune system
23.     Improves sleeping patterns
24.     Assists efforts to stop smoking
25.     Reduces lower back pain
26.     Reduces risk of varicose veins
27.     Helps relieve constipation
28.     Helps alleviate menstrual symptoms
29.     Strengthens your bones
30.     Improves circulation
31.     Increases your lung capacity
32.     Enhances glucose tolerance
33.     Increases good cholesterol
34.     Reduces hypertension
35.     Cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes
36.     Reduces the risk of heart attack
37.     Helps manage asthma
38.     Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
39.     Reduces the need for some medications
40.     Reduces medical expenses
41.     Improves your mood
42.     Helps you relax
43.     Enhances stress management
44.     Keeps you alert
45.     Increases productivity
46.     Helps you stay independent
47.     Boosts your creativity
48.     Improves your self esteem
49.     Boosts the feeling of being in control of your lifestyle
50.     Sets a good example for family and children
51.     Provides more ‘me time’!

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