Why Exercise?

Benefits of aerobic exercise:

1. Strengthens heart and cardiovascular system
2. Improves circulation and oxygen utilization
3. Improves heart disease symptoms
4. Reduces the risk of obesity and Type II Diabetes
5. Increases energy level
6. Increases endurance
7. Lowers blood pressure
8. Improves muscle tone and strength
9. Improves balance and joint flexibility
10. Strengthens bones
11. Reduces body fat
12. Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
13. Boosts self-esteem
14. Improves quality of sleep

Benefits of weight training:

1. Increases bone density, decreases osteoporosis
2. Strengthens immune system
3. Burns fat, gains muscle
4. As with aerobic exercise, it boosts energy, quality of sleep and self-esteem
5. Done properly, it reduces the incidence of injury