Staying active is good for you

Regular exercise and physical activity has several benefits. While health is the strongest contender, other benefits are also substantial. Here's what regular exercise does for you: - Improves posture, stamina and energy - Combats depression and stress - Reduces the risk of heart disease - Lowers blood pressure level - Decreases bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase good (HDL) cholesterol levels - Reduces the risk of osteoporosis - Promotes weight loss - Shapes up the body, by toning the muscles, which in turn provides better muscular definition - Helps de-stress and improves quality of sleep - Improves self-esteem and mental focus - Raises balance and flexibility levels - Increases immunity levels - Reduces the risk of disease and illness by 20 to 50 per cent