For your health and safety consult with a physician before starting an exercise program. An exercise program is the best investment you can make in yourself. A complete exercise program includes cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise, strength training and stretching. Some benefits of regular aerobic exercise are: decreased body weight and body fat, reduced risk of premature heart attack and stroke, lower resting arterial blood pressure, decreased total serum cholesterol, improved HDL (good) cholesterol, modest improvement in bone density, and improved psychological well being. |