why exercise is important for overall health.
Throughout adulthood is one of the most important times to maintain an exercise regimen. This is the ideal time to maintain your weight, build strong bones and prevent many chronic health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Many adults do too much exercise at once.
It's medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have: 1  up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. 2  up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.  up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer.