There are too many benefits of exercise to list here, and it seems like every week a new study finds more reasons to exercise. The benefits of exercise can be very motivational for beginners, so I would advise you to read through the list. It is important to remember that not only does exercise add years onto your life, it adds life into your years.

I have listed some benefits here:

• Boosts the immune system.
• Helps prevent diabetes.
• Helps prevent obesity.
• Improves appearance.
• Improves digestion.
• Improves lung efficiency.
• Improves psychological well-being.
• Improves quality of life.
• Improves quality of sleep.
• Improves strength and endurance.
• Increases HDL cholesterol and lowers LDL cholesterol.
• Increases life expectancy.
• Reduces risk of cancers.
• Reduces risk of heart disease.
• Reduces risk of high blood pressure.
• Slows aging.
• Strengthens bone, tendons and ligaments.