Live Longer By Exercising - Part 2

In our last article we examined the top ten waysjobs, go back to school, move ahead in life,
that regular exercise can protect you fromimprove relationships and decrease your overall
disease and add years to your life. In this articlestress level.
we're going to examine even more ways that14) Better Pregnancy: There are new reasons to
you can benefit from exercise!control your weight both before and after you
Even though many of us exercise so we can lookconceive -- particularly if you're heavy before you
better, we shouldn't forget the many healtheven try to have a baby. Obesity promotes not
benefits of training. So without further ado, hereonly severe pregnancy complications in the
are some more reasons to exercise:mother, it also places the baby at high risk of
11) Fight Osteoperosis: It is estimated that bonehealth problems.
mass in women is lost at a rate of 0.75% to 1%15) Prevent Disability In Seniors: It is reasonably
per year from age 35 onwards, and this ratesafe to say most seniors wish to remain
increases to 2% to 3% per year at menopause.independent and active. To do so, exercise must
Exercise also has been shown to prevent bonebe a part of their daily lives. Exercise can prevent
loss, even in older women.disability and retain good health for independent
12) Prevent The Common Cold: A new studyliving among older people. Experts have just
(University of South Carolina in Columbia) suggestsrecently become aware of exercise as a
that being active may actually reduce the numberprevention of disability among older citizens.
of colds people get each year.There you have it.....five more reasons why
13) Emotional Boost: Experts also agree that evenregular exercise will help you add years to your
minimal weight loss provides an emotional boostlife.....and you thought that exercise just helped
and may give you the self-confidence to changeyou look good in a swimsuit!!