The Importance of Fitness

Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help people sleep better. It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal — like sculpting the perfect body.

The Benefits of Exercise

• Exercise can help you look better.

  
  

• Exercise helps people lose weight and lowers the risk of some diseases.

  Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including type II diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.

• Exercise can help a person age well.

  This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Women are especially prone to a condition called osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones) as they get older. Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise, like jumping, running or brisk walking, can help girls (and guys!) keep their bones strong.

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