What Are the Benefits of Exercise?
Strengthen your heart
one beat at a time!
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Improves your energy levels
Reduces stress and health risks
Helps increase stamina
Strengthen your lungs
one breath at a time!
Learn proper breathing techniques
Decreases shortness of breath
Improves sleep
Strengthen your muscles
one rep at a time!
Become more active with less effort
Improves balance and posture
Reduces fall risk
References:
1. ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing & prescription, 7th edition 2006
2. Nieman, David C. “ Exercise testing & prescription- A health related approach” 5th edition 2003
3. McArdle, Katch and Katch “Exercise physiology-energy, nutrition and human performance” 4tnh edition 1996
4. Marieb, Elaine B. “Human anatomy and physiology” 2nd edition 1992
5. United States Dept. of Health & Human services, a Surgeons General’s report on Physical activity and Health, 1996.
6. Kesaniemi YK., Danforth E. Jr., Jensen, MD et al. “Dose –response issues concerning physical activity and health: an evidenced based symposium” Med Sci Sports Exercise 2001; 33:s351-358
7. ACSM’s guideline for exercise testing and prescription 7th edition, 2006
8. McArdle W., Katch F., Katch V. “Exercise physiology; Energy, nutrition and Human performance” 4th edition, 1996.
9. Nieman, David C. “Exercise testing and prescription; A health related approach” 5th edition, 2003.
10. ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual 2nd edition, 2008
