Here are some benefits of exercise-

Reduce the risk of premature death
Reduce the risk of developing and or dying from heart disease
reduce high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer

reduce the risk of developing diabetes
reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
reduce depression and anxiety
improve psychological well-being
enhanced work, recreation and sport performance
improvement in cardivascular cardiorespiratory function heart and lungs
increased maximal stroke volume amount of blood pumped with each beat
increased blood volume and ability to carry oxygen
reduced workload on the heart myocardial oxygen consumption for any given submaximal exercise intensity
increased blood supply to muscle and ability to use oxygen
lower heart rate and blood pressure at any level of submaximal exercise
increased threshold for lactic acid accumulation
lowers resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with high blood pressure
increased hdl cholesterol the good cholesterol
decreased blood triglycerides
reduced body fat and improved weight control
improved glucose tolerance and reduced insulin resistance
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Benefits of stregnth training-

Increased muscular strength
increased strength of tendons and ligaments
potentially improves flexibility range of motion of joints
reduced body fat and increased lean body mass muscle mass
potentially decreasses resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure
positive changes in blood cholesterol
improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity
improved strength, balance, and functional ability in older adults

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