Think About This.....

DID YOU KNOW THIS?
*You have up until about age 25 to build up your bone density, vital for helping to prevent osteoporosis later in life. It makes sense to engage young people in physical activity early on, to help them build stronger bones. In later years, exercise helps us maintain our bone density.
*After age 20, the rate at which you burn calories at rest (your BMR) decreases by about 2% every 10 years. The good news is building muscle mass increases your BMR.
*Exercise promotes the growth of new brain cells
*Your body produces a natural opiate in response to vigorous activity. It just feels good to exercise!
*Exercise makes the muscles hungry for the "bad fats" that contribute to clogged arteries.
*Clinical studies show that exercise is a good prescription for depression
*Even short bursts of aerobic exercise will stimulate anti-anxiety effects
*Exercise increases energy levels
*Exercise boosts your immune system
*Exercise helps ward off stress and stress by-products that can lead to illness
*People who exercise regularly cope better with stressful events
*Exercise enhances your thinking ability and memory
*Moderate regular exercise adds about two years to one’s expected life
*Regular aerobic exercise results in a decrease in resting heart rate by 5 to 25 beats per minute, leaving more time for oxygen and nutrients to be supplied to the heart muscle and the body