Benefits of Regular Aerobic Exercise
The main benefit of regular aerobic exercise is that it strengthens your heart muscle and improves the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. However, there are numerous benefits to aerobic training. For example, if you regularly engage in aerobic exercise you can: (1)Burn calories and body fat, while increasing or maintaining lean body mass (2)Relieve stress and body tension (3)Strengthen immune system (4)Reduce blood cholesterol (5)Raise HDL cholesterol or "good" cholesterol (6)Reduce blood pressure (7)Reduce the risk of heart disease (8)Improve body’s ability to use oxygen (9)Sleep better (10)Increase strength and energy levels (11)Improve self confidence (12)Improve physical appearance (13)Reduce risk of osteoporosis (except swimming) (14)Counteract the effects of aging (15)Improve your body’s metabolic efficiency (16)Improve blood sugar control for people with diabetes (17)Live longer