We all know that daily exercise and regular activity is a must, especially as we age.  But did you know that regular exercise can actually help you lower your risk of some of the most common diseases?  It’s amazing to think that we can help to control our health and only 30 minutes a day of regular heart pumping exercise is enough for many people to make an impact!  In fact, check out how exercise works to ward off the following health risks.

Obesity-  Reducing your body fat along with increasing your lean muscle mass with good nutrition and the right exercise program is the most effective way to get and stay at a healthy weight.   Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding obesity is critical to helping to avoid other diseases. 

Type 2 Diabetes- With this dangerous (and often avoidable) disease on the rise, even in children, it’s no wonder Diabetes made the list.  Regular activity helps to lower blood sugar levels and improve the way your body uses the food and sugar you take in.

High Cholesterol-   Exercise, particularly aerobic exercise increases your HDL (the good cholesterol) while lowering your triglycerides; a great combination to keeping healthy cholesterol levels.

High Blood Pressure-   Regular activity prevents your heart from having to work too hard to support your body.  This lowers the pressure on your arteries, thus reducing blood pressure.
 
Heart Disease- Exercise is a great way to improve your heart function and enhances blood flow to help prevent heart disease.

Osteoporosis- In combination with a healthy diet including plenty of calcium and Vitamin D, weight bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, and weight training helps to  build bone mass and prevent osteoporosis.
 
We invite you to get moving today for a healthier future!  For correct exercise protocol and the most efficient forms of exercise, please visit your Exercise Tab in your online program.

Live well.

Our best,

The Venice Nutrition Team

*info derived from msnhealth.com, webmd.com and ehow.com