Importance of Exercise/Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Strengthens/Keeps heart healthy

As of 2014, according to the World Health Organization, heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, is one of the top ten causes of death all around the world.

Enhances your immune system

Improves your body's ability to pump out oxygen and nutrients that you need to be healthy.

Risk of a sedentary lifestyle

Increased risk of both colon and breast cancer. A study showed a 40% decrease in physically active people compared to people who are not physically active.

Burns calories

Too many of this makes you gain weight and put on fat. It can cause health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

Benefits the mind

When you exercise, your body produces endorphins, which can help make a person feel more happy and at peace. Blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain increase when you exercise. Then, more cells are produced in the hippocampus.