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Participation in regular physical activity provides a large range of health benefits (physical and mental):
• Reduction in risk of heart disease by as much as half
• Better recovery from a heart attack and reduced risk of having a second heart attack
• Reduced risk of stroke
• Reduced risk of having high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Prevention and treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes
• Reduced risk of developing and dying from some cancers, such as colon and breast cancers; and assistance
with coping, rehabilitation and survival from cancer
• Prevention of obesity and weight management
• Decreased body fat
• Increased lean muscle, muscle strength and bone density
• Reduced risk of chronic disease and death
• Improved quality of life and long term health
• Improved fitness and stamina
• Stronger immune system
• Increased energy
• Improvement in sleep
In addition to the above, participation in sport and physical activity provides physical health benefits specific to
children and older adults.
Hey guys,
What about posting our personal sensations after doing some kind of outdoor activity or exercise?
For example, I don't know why but every time I go swimming then I feel so relaxed at night that I fall asleep like a baby!
(Maybe because I'm spent)
Cheers