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    Physical fitness provides numerous health benefits: 1) It reduces the risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and various cancers. 2) It helps maintain a healthy weight by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat. 3) It boosts energy levels and promotes better sleep.

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    Physical fitness provides numerous health benefits: 1) It reduces the risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and various cancers. 2) It helps maintain a healthy weight by increasing muscle mass and reducing fat. 3) It boosts energy levels and promotes better sleep.

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    10 Health Benefits of Physical Fitness

    There are various benefits related to being physically fit and active.

    Reduces the Risk Of Diseases


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    People who are physically active have a reduced risk of heart


    diseases, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, colon cancer, lung cancer,
    and breast cancer.

    Lack of physical activity is a primary cause of various chronic diseases.(7)

    Maintain Optimal Weight

    A physically fit person is active and inactivity is a major factor linked with
    weight gain and obesity.(2)

    Physical activity increases muscle mass, reduces fat, and controls weight.
    Studies show that combining aerobic exercise with resistance training
    maximizes fat loss.(3, 4)

    Combining physical activity with a balanced diet help reduce fat and give a
    more fit body.

    Increases Energy Levels

    Exercise helps boost energy and promotes better sleep. It is an energy


    booster for even those suffering from a medical condition such a
    cancer HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis.(5,6)
    Physical activity early morning gives energy and drive for the rest of the day.
    Good energy is related to better metabolism with a fitter body.

    Delays Aging

    A physically fit body experiences aging much late than those who are unfit.
    The delayed aging process leads to more positive thinking and improved self-
    perception.

    Regular physical activity reverses the natural decline in metabolism. It also


    keeps a person productive and energetic for a longer period. It thus postpones
    aging and increases the longevity of life.

    Improves Skin Health

    When the body’s antioxidant defences cannot control the free radical damage,
    it leads to oxidative stress. This can damage and deteriorate the skin.

    Moderate exercise can increase the body’s production of antioxidants, which


    help protect the cells from damage.(7, 8)

    A physically fit individual is also active and has good and healthy skin.

    Good Brain Health and Memory

    A physically fit person has a good memory and brain health.

    Exercise improves the brain functions and protects memory and improves
    thinking skills. It improves the flow of blood to the brain and also stimulates
    the production of hormones and enhances the growth of brain.
    Exercises have shown to reduce the changes in the brain that lead
    to Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia.(9)

    Strong Bones, Joints, and Ligaments

    Physical activity strengthens the bones and the joints and reduces the risk
    of arthritis and other bone diseases. The weight-bearing exercises increase
    bone density and prevent bone loss as the person grow older.

    Different strength training exercises put a strain on the joints which strengthen
    the connective tissue, which become stronger and less prone to injury.
    Exercise improves the blood supply which means better nutrition to tissues
    and better removal of waste products, improving health and durability.

    Improves Sleep

    One of the benefits of a physically fit body is that it helps in getting a sound
    sleep. It also helps improve sleep habits.

    A study showed that 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week
    improves sleep quality by 65%.(10) It also improves sleep in elderly who are
    affected by sleep disorders.(11, 12)

    The cooling off after exercise leads to a drop in the body temperature leading
    to deeper sleep.

    Makes You Happier


    Last but not the least, physically fit people are happier. Exercises help release
    endorphins which has a feel-good factor. Because of the endorphins, the
    physically fit people have a happy feeling.

    Exercise also produces changes in the part of the brain which regulates stress
    and anxiety. It increases the brain sensitivity for the hormones which relieve
    the feelings of depression.(14)

    A physically fit body has prominent benefits. Living an active and healthy life
    makes the overall lifestyle much better.

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