The benefits of exercise are too many to list, but here are some of the more obvious: 
                   

Prevention and/or control of many illnesses, this includes:

◦ Diabetes
◦ Cardiovascular disease
◦ Lung diseases
◦ Osteoporosis
◦ Arthritis
◦ Metabolic syndrome
◦ Depression
◦ Back problems


Improves:

◦ Posture and its related problems
◦ Weight loss and weight management
◦ General strength
◦ Core strength
◦ Muscle tone or size
◦ Muscle efficiency and endurance
◦ Body shape
◦ Flexibility and mobility
◦ Co-ordination and body awareness
◦ Toxin removal
◦ Function of the respiratory system (lungs and oxygen intake)
◦ Function of the cardiovascular system (heart and circulation)
◦ Efficiency of the motor response (nervous system)
◦ Sleep
◦ Mood
◦ Stress levels / release of tension
◦ Ability to recover from illness and injury


Increases:

◦ Levels of energy and motivation
◦ Mental clarity
◦ Emotional stability
◦ Levels of self esteem
◦ Feeling of being in control
◦ Performance
◦ Motivation
◦ Libido
◦ Sense of wellbeing




Exercise and all its benefits can make a great difference to the overall  quality of your life, both physically and mentally!