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Why Exercise?

What is so Important About Exercise? 

While many people do it to look good, it actually goes deeper than that. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), exercise has benefits such as prevention of heart disease and illnesses, improved cognitive ability, and strengthening your bones. Those who exercise are more likely to live longer, better quality lives (CDC, 2023). 

It is Never Too Late or Too Early To Start!

Exercising benefits all age groups! Some age specific benefits are:

Children 6-13
Children's Race

  • Improved Brain Function

    • Helps them do better in school​

  • Builds Strong Muscles and Bones

  • Improved cardiorespiratory health â€‹â€‹

(CDC, 2023)

Adults 
Yoga Class

  • Can improve symptoms of anxiety and depression

  • Can decrease chances of developing cancer

  • Improved cardiorespiratory health

  • Strengthens muscles and bones

    • Prevents development of diseases like osteoporosis ​

  • Improved cognitive health

    • Prevents development of Alzheimer's and dementia​

(CDC, 2023)

For more information, visit the CDC's website here!

Older Adults 65+
Yoga Class

  • Improves balance

  • Can decrease chances of developing cancer

  • Improved cardiorespiratory health

  • Strengthens muscles and bones

    • Prevents development of diseases like osteoporosis ​

  • Improved cognitive health

    • Prevents development of Alzheimer's and dementia​

  • Improves ability to accomplish everyday tasks

    • Can live independently longer​

(CDC, 2023)

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