Exercise does more than anything known to medical science to ensure a fit, healthy and happy life. The benefits include

• weight loss
• improved physical appearance
• improved general health
• improved outlook for longevity

Regular exercise enhances health by improving cardiovascular functioning, bone density, and immune functioning.

People who are physically active are much less likely to suffer from heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, back problems and colon cancer. They are more likely to experience a stronger sense of wellbeing and exhibit better health-related factors such as body composition, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Physical activity also increases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) and reduces triglyceride (the chief constituent of fats) levels and blood pressure.

Ten Essentials of Exercise Rehabilitation

Research evidence over the last ten years has shown that exercise is also central in the treatment of musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. More recent physiotherapy research shows the following ten principles are vital to ensure safe and durable return to normal function

1. No pain allowed
2. Correct and monitor posture
3. Focus on the sensory input
4. Don't brace and breathe normally
5. Pre-activate target muscle groups
6. High quality better than high repetitions
7. Controlled movement, not jerky
8. Progress slowly
9. Vary the exercises
10. Exercise regularly

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