Benefit of Diet and Exercise

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The real benefit of diet and exercise - there's about as many benefits to diet and exercise as there are cigarette butts on a city sidewalk. Here's an example:

Psychological Benefits of Diet and Exercise

I know one runner who's a psychological runner: he runs - literally - to escape depression and anxiety. This guy's a real Mr. Franken Fidgit if he can't get his daily dose of aerobic exercise. Weight control sure isn't his problem - he looks like a coat hanger on a diet.

"Weighty" Benefits of Diet and Exercise

For others, it's just the opposite. People like me love good food and are pros at putting on the pounds. For us, the long term benefit of diet and exercise is keeping weekly calories down to something moderately "normal" and consistently burning off another 2,000 calories each week through master's running, cross training, and other aerobic exercise. Benefit of Diet and Exercise Treadmill

The point to remember is that exercise benefits are "hard core" - documented - and re documented again and again. The American Cancer Society, the Canadian Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, Center for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health: They're all in fundamental agreement about the benefit of diet and exercise.

Think about our recent past history. You don't have to go back many years - just a few generations - to find your ancestors picking potatoes, digging tarot root, and inviting the local chickens for dinner. Think about that! We don't get much exercise like that anymore. I can't remember the last time a frozen chicken make a break for freedom at the checkout counter. Food gathering and hunting just isn't what is used to be!

Our bodies are designed for that kind of activity: regular and somewhat strenuous chicken-chasing exercise! This is at odds with what's really happening: the UN Population fund reports that 2008 will mark for the first time in human history more than half of human population will be living in urban environments. No wonder we are looking for the best diet exercise benefits!

Here's a "top 10" list of exercise benefits: Benefit of Diet and Exercise Friends

Reduced body fat and easier weight control
Diabetes risk reduced by diet and exercise
Reduced depression and anxiety
Reduced risk of colon and breast cancer
Increased VO2 max
Increased balance and proprioception
Healthier muscles, bones, and joints
Reduced osteoporosis
Reduced risk of high blood pressure and stroke
Increased HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol)

Add to these measurable benefits of exercise the intangible exercise benefits: Looking good, feeling energetic, and meeting positive people.

The Best Diet Exercise

The best diet & exercise depends on you: pick your own favorite benefits of good diet and exercise, set your goals, make your plan, and set a workout program with your goals in mind. Make your plan and work your plan!

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