The health benefits of regular exercise are quite plentiful and well-known.
Increasing muscle mass through exercise increases metabolism, which makes maintaining a healthy weight easier to maintain. Regular exercise also helps increase bone density to help prevent or even reverse osteoporosis.
Physical activity helps regulate a variety of essential hormones, including cortisol (stress/sleep), insulin (blood sugar), leptin & ghrelin (hunger), and melatonin (sleep). It improves both cardio-vascular, joint health, muscle health, and can be an excellent mood booster due to the release of several neurotransmitters.
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