Health Benefits Flashcards

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Health benefits :

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Decrease risk of heart disease
Avoidance of low/high blood pressure 
Decrease risk of type 2 diabetes
Maintaining healthy weight
Strengthening bones, reduce osteoporosis 
Improve mental health 
Decrease some risk of cancers
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Physical benefits

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Improve posture/body shape/body tone
Improve cardiovascular fitness/ muscular strength/endurance
Improve flexibility, agility, balance, coordination
Improve speed, power, reaction time
Improve stamina/endurance

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Social benefits

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Exercise causes body to release serotonin and endorphins which have calming effect and help people feel better.
Improve sleeping pattern
Boost mood and concentration
Confidence and self esteem increase
Develop friendships
Positive use of free time - decrease criminality

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