Do you know what benefits being active will do to your body and why it’s important ? Physical activity will slow down the aging process, reduce your risk to chronic diseases and increase your longevity.
Being more active doesn’t always mean hitting the gym either!
Increase your success by picking an activity that you will stick with. Some of my favorites are yoga, golf, biking, gardening, zumba, walking and swimming!
Do tell what are some of your favorite activities?
20 Reasons to Be Physically Active
- Helps you feel happier
- Reduces anxiety
- Improves oxygen to your cells
- Boosts productivity
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Improves skin tone and color
- Strengthens your bones
- Reduces stress
- Improves joint function
- Lowers risk of heart disease
- Helps prevent strokes
- Lifts your mood
- Improves your sleep
- Increases longevity
- Lowers risk of diabetes
- Improves balance
- Reduces risk of osteoporosis
- Increases energy
- Helps with better focus
- Reduces the signs of aging
This is just a partial list of benefits to physical activity that come to my mind. As we age there are so many health conditions where you can reduce the risk just by being active.
What reasons to be active come to your mind?
Take time to move your body…every day so you can live a long and healthier life!
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I’m a Midwest gal who began on a journey to live a healthier life way back when I was in college. Now just like all of you, the twists and turns of my life have led me to where I am today. Passionate about healthy living, community and social media, I invite you to Live Young with me!
