T he human body thrives on movement, which brings pleasure and stimulates creativity. Medically, exercise stimulates blood flow and tissue growth in muscle and bone. It also relieves the fatigue of nervous tension and sedentary activity. In recent years researchers have learned a lot about the benefits of exercise.
Exercise prevents strokes and helps restore function after a stroke.
High blood pressure. Exercise improves endurance, strengthens muscles, and increases joint flexibility and range of motion. Exercise can prevent and reverse bone loss, which can stave off the disabling effects of fractures and bone degeneration. Excess body weight. Exercise helps patients achieve and maintain healthy body fat levels.