Benefits of an Active Lifestyle

There are lots of reasons to exercise regularly and maintain an active lifestyle. Here are a few:

• Improved Cardiovascular Health - Regular physical activity improves vascular structure and function. It increases “good” HDL cholesterol and reduces “bad” LDL cholesterol.  Aerobic exercise reduces plasmatriglycerides. These improvements reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke.
• Weight Control - An active lifestyle promotes weight control by increasing daily caloric expenditure. Resistance trainingand aerobic exercise together reduce fat and increase lean muscle. Increased muscle mass increases resting metabolic rate, which makes it easier to maintain a lower weight.
• Improved Sleep - Regular exercise can improvesleep quality and increase deep sleep duration. An active lifestyle boosts melatonin and reduces stress, helping you fall asleep faster.
• Reduced Health Risks - Being active every day reduces the risks of health conditions such as cancer, depression, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

 Along with all the above benefits, an active lifestyle is a lot of fun.