Question

What is the importance of exercise

Answer 1

Answer

Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores

What are the benefits of exercise?

Improve your mental health and mood

Help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age

Improve your memory and brain function (all age groups)

Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression

Improve your quality of sleep  

Protect against many chronic diseases

Aid in weight management.

Lower blood pressure and improve heart health  

Combat cancer-related fatigue.

Improve joint pain and stiffness

Improve your mental health and mood

What happens when you don't exercise?

Your muscles weaken and lose bulk including the muscles you need for breathing and the large muscles in your legs and arms. You will become more breathless as you do less activity. If you continue to be inactive you will feel worse, need more help and eventually, even simple daily tasks will be difficult.