Living a Healthy Life -- Wellness and Physical Fitness
Classes:
Introduction > Take the Test > Nutrition and Meal Preparation > Exercise and Physical Fitness > Prevention and Regular Check-Ups > Special Considerations > Conclusion
Types of Exercise > Common Terms > General Guidelines For Exercise > Maintaining a Healthy Weight > Quick Tips for Exercise On the Go!
Exercise and Physical Fitness
Exercising and staying physically fit are an important part of maintaining your health. Proper exercise and fitness can improve your health in many ways. It can:
- Improve the health of your heart and lungs (which lowers your chances of heart disease)
- Lower your cholesterol and blood pressure (which lowers your chances of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases)
- Maintain your weight (which lowers your chances of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases)
- Improve your strength and flexibility (which makes daily activities easier and lowers your chance of osteoporosis, broken bones, pulled muscles, and other injuries)
- Improve your mental health (by lowering anxiety and depression and increasing feelings of control and well-being)
The type of exercises you do and how often you do them can vary greatly from person to person, but all healthcare professionals agree that exercise is beneficial to everyone's health. Before starting any exercise program you should check with your doctor or healthcare provider.
This section will introduce you to different types of exercise and common terms, provide you with some general guidelines for exercise, and discuss weight maintenance and preventative health measures. If you decide to start or change your exercise program, be sure to discuss these changes with your doctor or healthcare provider.
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