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Additionally, exercise has been shown to
increase energy levels in people suffering
from progressive illnesses, such as cancer,
HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis (21Trusted
Source).
SUMMARY:
Engaging in regular physical
activity can increase your energy
levels. This is true even in people with persistent fatigue and
those suffering from serious
illnesses.
5. It Can Reduce Your Risk of
Chronic Disease
Lack of regular physical activity is a primary
cause of chronic disease (22Trusted Source).
Regular exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular
fitness and body composition, yet decrease
blood pressure and blood fat levels (23Trusted Source, 24Trusted Source, 25Trusted
Source, 26Trusted Source).
In contrast, a lack of regular exercise — even
in the short term — can lead to significant increases in belly fat, which increases the risk of
type 2 diabetes, heart disease and early death
(23Trusted Source).
Therefore, daily physical activity is recommended to reduce belly fat and decrease the
risk of developing these diseases (27Trusted
Source, 28Trusted Source).
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SUMMARY:
Daily physical activity is essential
to maintaining a healthy weight
and reducing the risk of chronic
disease.
6. It Can Help Skin Health
Your skin can be affected by the amount of
oxidative stress in your body.
Oxidative stress occurs when the body’s
antioxidant defenses cannot completely repair
the damage that free radicals cause to cells.
This can damage their internal structures and
deteriorate your skin.
Even though intense and exhaustive physical
activity can contribute to oxidative damage, regular moderate exercise can increase
your body’s production of natural antioxidants, which help protect cells (29Trusted
Source, 30Trusted Source).
In the same way, exercise can stimulate blood
flow and induce skin cell adaptations that
can help delay the appearance of skin aging
(31Trusted Source).
SUMMARY:
Moderate exercise can provide
antioxidant protection and
promote blood flow, which can
protect your skin and delay signs
of aging.
