Here are some of my favorite articles related to the importance of Exercise for optimal health. You don’t need to run a marathon or bench press excessive weights in order to benefit from a good workout.
ByDr. Joseph Mercola, M.D.
- Sleep better
- Lose, gain, or maintain weight (depending on your goal)
- Fight the common cold and flu
- Improve your resistance to infections
- Lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
- Improve your brain power to make you smarter
- Prevent and relieve chronic pain, including joint pain, osteoarthritis, and back and musculoskeletal pain1
- Banish depression and improve your emotional health
The key to obtaining the benefits of exercise is to find an optimal exercise program and to stick to it. In t his article, Dr. Mercola presents a fitness plan that will help you implement the fundamental elements of a comprehensive workout, whether you’re in the beginner, intermediate, or advanced stage...
By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D., a professor of phychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has combed through a wealth of data on exercise and health. She presents a list of 19 solid reasons why exercise is so fundamental to our health:
- Reduces body fat
- Feels like fun
- Keeps bones strong
- Reduces absenteeism
- Builds muscle mass
- Boosts memory
- Improves breathing
- Builds intelligence
- Boosts your energy
- Lowers dementia risk
- Builds aerobic power
- Improves sex life
- Reduces blood pressure
- Brings about better sleep
- Lowers Type 2 diabetes risk
- Improves mood
- Maintains immune functioning
- Lowers anxiety
By Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.
- Aerobic Activity – Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity spread through the course of a week.
- Strength Training – Do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times per week.
