Movement, Exercise and Long Term Health
Physical activity is an important step you can take to improve your health and quality of life. Regular physical activity can help prevent or delay many health problems. Being active can help you look and feel better both now and in the future.
Regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Also, regular physical activity helps boost immunity in autoimmune conditions. If you have one of these health problems, physical activity can improve your status.
Physical activity can also reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, including colon and breast cancer. Regular physical activity allows you to maintain your weight by balancing the number of calories you take with the number of calories you use.
You can improve your quality of life with regular physical activity and movement. You can enjoy a more active and happier mood, a stronger body with less stress.