50 Reasons to Exercise

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Registered: 02-05-2005
50 Reasons to Exercise
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Tue, 02-08-2005 - 1:47pm

50 Reasons to Exercise

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1. Burn calories
2. Increase your metabolism
3. Lose weight
4. Lower your body fat
5. Lower your BMI
6. Prevent weight gain
7. Build muscle and get stronger
8. Increase endurance and stamina
9. Feel energized
10. Increase self-esteem and confidence
11. Feel and look healthy
12. Look younger
13. Burn your fat clothes
14. No more starving yourself
15. Enjoy all types of food
16. Improve circulation
17. Relieve stress
18. Reduce anxiety levels
19. Alleviate depression
20. Prevent injuries
21. Reduce low-back pain
22. Strengthen joints
23. Alleviate or prevent migraine headaches
24. Alleviate or reduce PMS symptoms
25. Improve immune system
26. Sleep better
27. Improve balance and coordination
28. Improve posture
29. Improve or maintain flexibility
30. Lower resting heart rate
31. Lower or control blood pressure
32. Reduce total cholesterol
33. Reduce circulating levels of triglycerides
34. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
35. Reduce the risk of heart disease
36. Reduce the risk of cancer
37. Reduce the risk of stroke
38. Reduce the risk of colon cancer
39. Reduce the risk of breast cancer
40. Increase insulin sensitivity and prevent Adult-Onset Diabetes (Type II)
41. Increase or maintain your bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis
42. Live a longer and better quality life
43. Set a good example for others
44. Quit smoking with less trouble
45. Live an independent lifestyle as you age
46. Increase your pain threshold
47. Feel the rush of endorphins
48. Participate in fund raising walks/runs without a problem
49. Be the one everyone wishes they looked like
50. Get complimented on a regular basis

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Tue, 02-08-2005 - 2:20pm

Thanks for the great reminders Josie!!!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 02-08-2005 - 3:35pm

Thanks for those wonderful reminders....I think we all know the benefits of getting some daily exercise into our days, but it really makes a difference seeing them ALL (and probably some others not mentioned, lol) in a list.


I love lists!!!

~IslandGirl


:~:~: Moderation is Key :~:~:

Getting Fit In Your 30's
cl-vi_islandgirl

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Registered: 01-16-2005
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 10:20pm
Thanks for posting this, it's great! I printed it out and put it on my fridge as a reminder of all the benefits of exercise!