Physical Activity Benefits
The benefits of regular exercise are many and extend far beyond weight management.
From increased energy levels to reduced risk of diabetes and improved stress management, research confirms that regular physical activity is hugely beneficial to health and wellbeing.
Exercise has been shown to:
- Reduce the risk of developing heart disease, colon cancer, type 2 diabetes.
- Help prevent and reduce high blood pressure.
- Be vital in weight management.
- Help build and maintain healthy bone, muscles and joints.
- Enhance self-esteem.
- Increase social interaction and involvement.
- Improve concentration, learning and energy levels.
- Promote psychological well-being by reducing stress and anxiety levels and feelings of depression.
- Improve quality of sleep.
- Cause a reduction in anti-social behaviour in youth such as tobacco, alcohol and drug consumption.