The health benefits of exercise have been widely published in the scientific literature and in the popular press.
Understanding the many and varied benefits of undertaking a regular exercise routine is motivational. Sometimes understanding the statistics of what exercise can prevent is all that required to take that first step towards incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle.
If you already are physically active – then reinforcing these benefits to exercise is important for continual motivation and focus.
The following exercise physiology infographic is a POWERFUL reminder of just how important exercise is for your ongoing health.
Exercise Reduces the Risk of;
- Dementia by up to 30%
- Hip Fractures by up top 68%
- Depression by up to 30%
- All cause mortality by 30%
- Cardiovascular disease by 35%
- Type 2 diabetes by up to 40%
- Colon cancer by 30%
See an Accredited Exercise Physiologist