The more active you are, the healthier you're likely to be. After decades of research, it has been proven beyond a doubt that regular exercise can help us look better, feel better, think better and live longer.
Lack of exercise is an established risk factor for heart disease.
Additionally, without exercise, your mind and body can suffer, you're more likely to feel tired or stressed and more prone to illness and disease. There are a multitude of benefits derived from participating in an exercise program, including achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, relieving tension and stress, lowering risk of heart disease, increasing alertness and productivity, and improving self-image. It's not true that you have to suffer to improve fitness and overall health. A combination of walking up stairs, dancing, or gardening around your home can contribute to the 30 minute total. The 30 minutes may also come from planned physical activity such as cycling, swimming, jogging, tennis or a brisk walk.