Did You Know Exercise Could Do This?

April 18, 2019

Exercise can:

1. Help control weight (weight loss and weight maintenance)

2. Reduce risk for cardiovascular disease

3. Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes & metabolic syndrome

4. Reduce the risk of certain types of cancers including but not limited to colon, breast, endometrial and lung

5. Reduce the risks of contracting osteopenia and osteoporosis

6. Reduce the risk of hip and pelvic fracture in the elderly

7. Improve balance and coordination

8. Decrease fall risk in the elderly

9. Decrease pain and increase function in patients with osteoarthritis

10. Maintain lean muscle mass and reduce body fat percentage

11. Control chronic pain with conditions such as fibromyalgia and other autoimmune diseases

12. Promote independence, confidence, and self-efficacy

13. Improve mood

14. Assist in the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, mood disorders and other conditions

15. Help in the treatment or prevention of substance abuse or other addictions

16. Increase the length and quality of life

17. Prevent or slow cognitive decline in conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s

18. Improve local or global mobility

19. Improve local or global stability

20. Improve circulation

21. Improve respiratory capacity

22. Improve body mass index (BMI)

23. Improve measures of strength

24. Improve power output

25. Improve sports performance and functional capacity

26. Improve sleep quality

27. Increase sexual arousal

28. Improve energy levels

29. Reduce fatigue

30. Improve mental alertness

If you need help getting started with fitness come see Dr. Steve!