Crescent Natural Health

Science-based Natural Medicine

Benefits of Exercise

  • Improves blood sugar processing
  • Diet without exercise leads to water weight loss and a slower metabolism
  • Improves mood- this means less “comfort eating”
  • Prevents heart disease
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Improves circulation
  • Lowers cholesterol
  • Aerobic- To burn fat, should be 20 mins 3 X/week of aerobic exercise- heart rate is elevated.
    Examples: Swimming, biking, elliptical trainer
  • Strength training- Muscle absorbs blood sugar, do at least 2-3 times per week. Examples: Weights, bands
  • Stretching- Good for circulation, joints. Move gently.
    Try yoga or a stretching book.
  • Check with your physician if you have vessel, nerve, or kidney problems.
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