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

Improved Brain Function
- Helps them do better in school
Builds Strong Muscles and Bones
Improved cardiorespiratory health

(CDC, 2023)

Adults

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+

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)