1. Benefits From Exercise

2. Physical Benefits

3. Disease Prevention O Heart Disease O Cancer O Stroke O Diabetes O Osteoporosis O Chances of getting most diseases are greatly reduced with regular exercise

4. Weight Management O Decrease unwanted body fat O Increase muscle mass O Increase metabolism which makes you burn calories

5. Overall Fitness O Increased O Muscular strength O Muscular endurance O Flexibility O Cardiovascular endurance

6. Decrease in Heart Rate O A lower resting heart rate is better for a healthy heart

7. Mental/Emotional Benefits

8. Stress Reduction O Produces endorphins which make you feel good O Reduced anxiety

9. Increased Self-Esteem O Decreases depression O Improves body image O Improves self-respect

10. Increased Academics O Studies show that students who have exercise during the day do better in school than their peers that do not have a regular exercise routine.

11. Social Benefits

12. Social O Interaction with others O Cooperation O Friendship O Teamwork O Sportsmanship O Respect for others