Fitness and Exercise Programs
Welcome to Fitness and Exercise Programs!
Participating in regular physical activities is a must for all individuals, of all ages. Unfortunately, approximately 60% of all Americans fail to meet their recommended levels of physical activity. Worse yet, 25% of Americans fail to participate in any sort of physical activity. Many studies have shown exercise can significantly increase energy levels. Ironically, the number one excuse for not exercising is a lack of energy or the person being too tired.
Studies conducted on exercise have shown the following benefits:
- cardiovascular health
- reduction in LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
- increase in HDL ("good" cholesterol)
- increased heart strength and health
- increases V02 max (maximum oxygen uptake)
- emotional health and quality of life
- anxiety reduction
- stress lowering
- increased sense of well being
- increase in self confidence
- disease prevention
- reduced disease and sickness
- reduction of fall injuries in seniors
- diabetes prevention in the aging
- weight management
- reduction of body fat
- prevention of obesity
- size and strength gains
- increased physical performance
- increased strength
- increased speed
- increased muscle tone
- functioning and quality of life in the elderly
- increased mobility and independence in seniors
- life extension
- pregnancy
- increased on-time deliveries
- increased protection from miscarriages