benefits of exercise

reduce risks for serious illness

1. reduce people chance of developing and dying of illness
*heart disease
2. help to maintain or increase bone mass, reducing a person's risk for asteoarthiritis and associated bone fractures

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improves physical health

1. regular physical activity has a positive influence
*health and vitality
2. minimum of 20-30 minutes of moderate activity

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provides socialization opportunities

1. exercise outside the home
*wheter in the great outdoors
*lead to encounters with other people
2. having then pleasure of one's exercise group's company becomes another reason to exercise

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