Exercise is medicine
Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness
It’s important to remember that we have evolved from nomadic ancestors who spent all their time moving around in search of food and shelter, traveling large distances daily. Our bodies are designed and have evolved to be regularly active. Staying active keeps muscles strong and joints, tendons, and ligaments flexible, allowing you to move more easily and avoid injury.
We all know that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what exercise can do for us…
Improve
- sleep
- mood
- memory, brain and mental health
- sexual health
- skin health
- bone and muscle strength
Increase
- energy levels
- life span
- happiness
- chances of living longer
Control
- weight
- blood sugar and insulin levels
Reduce risk
- heart disease
- cancer
- depression
- metabolic syndrome
- type 2 diabetes
- stress