25 REASONS TO EXERCISE

25 Reasons to exercise

25 Reasons to Exercise 

1.   Achieve and maintain goal weight
2.   Build muscle (lean tissue)
3.   Increase strength and endurance
4.   Increase metabolism, burn fat
5.   Improve mobility
6.   Improve skin elasticity
7.   Enhance mood
8.   Improve self-esteem
9.   Lower blood pressure
10. Lower blood sugar
11. Lower Health Risks (Diabetes, Heart failure, pulmonary disease!)
12. Improve heart and lung function
13. Increase Libido
14. Help with smoking cessation
15. Strengthen bones and reduce bone loss
16. Increase energy level
17. Improve lipids (increase HDL/lower LDL)
18. Improve posture
19. Improve mental alertness and memory
20. Promote sleep
21. Decrease stress, depression, and anxiety
22. Improve flexibility
23. Increase capacity for physical work
24. Increase life expectancy
25. Reduce stiffness in joints