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Fitness Center Lesson 14
Basic Weight Training
The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity
- Reduces the risk of heart disease
- Keeps weight under control
- Improves blood cholesterol levels
- Prevents and reduces high blood pressure
- Prevents bone loss
- Boosts energy level
- Helps manage stress
- Releases tension
- Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly & sleep well
- Improves self-image and self-confidence
- Counters anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism
- Increases muscle strength, helping with other physical activities.
- Provides a social outlet to people
- Establishes good heart-healthy habits in children
- It helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases associated with aging
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