1. The Benefits
of Physical
Activity
Juan García Morillas
NI2.

2. Do you want to feel better, have
more energy and even live longer?
You know that exercise is good for
you, but do you know how good?
◦ Whatever your age, there are scientific
evidences that regular physical activity is
essential to stay healthy.

3. The benefits are many. Some of them
are:
Physical activity controls your
weight.
Combined with healthy diet, physical activity is
one of the simplest and most efficient ways to
maintain a healthy weight.

4. Boosts your energy.
Exercise helps maintain and increase your
muscle strength, improving balance, overall
coordination, reaction time and flexibility. Some
physical activities even improve mental
concentration.

5. Reduces the incidence of illnesses.
People who do regular activity have a lower
risk of many diseases, such as heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, stroke, hypertension,
cholesterol and some cancers.

6. Exercise can improve your mood.
Research shows that physical activity can also
boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality as well
as reducing your risk of stress, depression and
dementia. It´s a good way to switch off.

7. Exercise can be fun.
Doing exercise can be a fun way to share your
free time with your family or friends. Find a
physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. If you
get bored, try something new.

8. To sum up, exercise and physical
activity are a great way to feel better,
gain health benefits and have fun. I
would recommend it to everyone at
least three times a week.
However, your exercise should be
checked by a doctor or a personal
trainer, especially if you have any
health problem.