HOW IMPORTANT IS EXERCISE

The importance is undeniable.  Exercise will help you fight off premature aging; battle more effectively those extra pounds that creep up with age; nurture stronger and healthier bones; hike up your slowing metabolism and strengthen your heart and lungs.

If you don't exercise, you could be negatively impacted:

• Your body may age prematurely;
• Your bones become brittle, putting you at risk of debilitating fractures;
• You're likely to feel stiff when getting up out of a seated position;
• You're likely to experience soreness in your hips, knees and joints;
• You increase your risk of disease;
• You build up body fat fast and have a tougher time losing it!  
• If you're overweight or obese, you tend to feel depressed and anxious. Besides this, exercise is the most effective way to battle those extra pounds that sneak up as you get older. By dieting alone, you turn off your metabolism which causes you to be unable to blast away your excess calories and body fat. To lose those extra pounds, you need to exercise to kick start your metabolism into higher gear (not turn it off). A healthy diet is also crucial for optimal health.