Live Longer

People who exercise lives longer than those who don't

New brain cells development

Exercise stimulates the formation of new brain cells (neurons)10-11. Also, exercise strengthens connections between those cells. The areas of the brain that are stimulated through exercise are associated with memory and learning.

Cognitive and mental function enhancement

Physical activity improves cognitive performance, information processing and may delay cognitive impairment and dementia1-3. For instance, older adults who engage in regular physical activity have better performances in tests implying decision-making process, memory and problems solving.

And what about children? University of Illinois researchers12-13 have found that physical activity may enhance the academic achievements of children by improving their attention and working memory skills.

Prevention of cardiovascular disease

There is a direct relation between physical inactivity and cardiovascular death14.

Regular physical activity makes your heart, like any other muscle, stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. Regular exercise also prevents heart disease by lowering blood pressure, increasing good HDL cholesterol that transports fat away from the arteries and back to the liver for processing, reducing levels of bad LDL cholesterol that can form fatty deposits in the arteries and by preventing blood clots.

In a long-term Swedish study women and men who were physically active at least twice a week had a 41% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease than those who performed no physical activity

Cholesterol lowering effect

Physical exercise favourably influences blood cholesterol levels by decreasing LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and total cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol16-17.

Exercise itself does not burn off cholesterol like it does with fat. Physical exercise can positively alter cholesterol metabolism by increasing the production and action of several enzymes in the muscles and liver that function to convert some of the cholesterol to a more favorable form, such as HDL-cholesterol.

Prevention and control of type 2 diabetes

There is strong evidence from randomized controlled studies18-21 (e.g. Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study and the Diabetes Prevention Program in the USA) that moderate physical activity combined with weight loss and balanced diet can confer a 50-60% reduction in risk of developing diabetes among those already at high risk.

Regular physical activity may improve insulin resistance and glucose tolerance and is highly effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes in persons with impaired glucose regulation.

Prevention of neoplastic (cancer) diseases

Evidence exists that physical activity may be associated with a lower risk of several common forms of cancer, most notably colon and breast cancer

Reduced risk of stroke

Research data indicates that moderate and high levels of physical activity may reduce the risk of total, ischemic, and hemorrhagic strokes28.

People who have good physical function after the age of 40 may lower their risk of stroke by as much as 50 percent compared to people who are not able to climb stairs, kneel, bend, or lift as well, according to research published in the December 11, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Nice one, nick.
Thanks for such a nice thread.

Good one nick.
But I had a question - I recently have started doing the exercise. Normally I do exercise in the morning time. But is it okay to do exercise in the morning? or should I need to do in the evening? What is the proper timing of doing exercise?
can you please help me? any suggestion will be appreciated.
Thank you.

And ahh..Welcome!!!
Welcome to the board nick

As for me, I regularly exercise in the morning because that is the best time to burn more fat and here are some facts why!

*The majority of people who exercise consistently do so early in the day. *It is easier to form the exercise habit through morning exercise.
*Fewer distractions and schedule interruptions.
*Can make time for exercise by getting up a bit earlier.
*Raises your heart rate and metabolism to burn more calories earlier in the day.
*Gives a feeling of physical energy for hours.
*Improves your mental acuity for hours.
*Cooler temperatures in summer.
*Air pollution is lowest in the morning.
*The body adjusts to your exercise time, so if you are training for a morning sports event, train in the morning.

Good Luck

Nick, Thanks for your help!!
The mentioned points helped me lot to get in mind the importance of morning exercise.
Thanks again!!

Your welcome, I hope that people will be like us that really treasures our health! Cheers