Exercise burns excess calories which are stored as fat cells. This means that at rest you burn more calories than a sedentary person, increasing your weight loss. An exercise program during weight loss is essential to ensure that the weight lost is fat and not lean body tissue or water weight, which often occurs from dieting alone. As you become leaner, you look better and you feel better. Psychological Benefits .
Exercise is a means of dealing with life's everyday stresses.
It also aids in relieving depression and building self confidence. Through exercise, you have more energy, you are more relaxed and you feel less fatigued. Insulindependent diabetics must consider their exercise program when giving themselves insulin. It may be necessary for them to reduce the amount of insulin they take before a period of extended exercise so that they avoid an insulin reaction. They may not need to adjust their insulin dose or schedule for shorter periods of exercise.