Exercise - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Exercise
Aging Process
Regular Exercise may possess Life Extension benefits (regular Exercise may increase life span by an average of approximately two years). [1]
Regular Exercise may inhibit the age-related shortening of Telomeres. [2]
Cardiovascular System
Regular Exercise may help to prevent various Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD). [3]
Regular Exercise may help to prevent and treat Congestive Heart Failure: [4]
Contrary to popular belief, Exercise may NOT have an adverse effect on Congestive Heart Failure patients and may cause significant improvement in peak Oxygen consumption, peak ventilation, peak heart rate and peak power output in Congestive Heart Failure patients.
Light Exercise may prolong the life expectancy of people who have experienced a Heart Attack. [5]
Regular Exercise may permit High Blood Pressure patients to reduce their dosages of Antihypertensive Prescribed Medications: [6]
In one study, riding a stationary bike for 15 minutes per day for eight months allowed Hypertension patients to reduce their prescribed dosages of Antihypertensive medication by an average of 40%, while their Blood Pressure fell to pre-exercise levels. This regime also reversed Enlargement of the Heart in Hypertension patients.
Regular Exercise may help to prevent and treat Ischemic Heart Disease.
Exercise may be highly beneficial for Intermittent Claudication patients. [7]
Regular Exercise may help to prevent Stroke. [8]
The optimal frequency of Exercise for the prevention of Stroke appears to be one session of strenuous Exercise per week (more frequent strenuous Exercise does not appear to confer any additional benefit in terms of Stroke risk).
Digestive System
Regular Exercise may help to prevent Ulcers - Duodenal. [9]
Regular Exercise may help to prevent Gallstones. [10]
Eyes/Vison
Regular Exercise may help to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). [11]
Exercise may reduce intraocular pressure in Glaucoma patients. [12]
Immune System
Regular, moderate Exercise may reduce the incidence of Bacterial & Viral Diseases (infections):
However, excessive strenous Exercise increases the incidence of Bacterial & Viral Diseases.
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