Strengthens the muscles that are involved in respiration - exercises that facilitate the flow of air in and out of the lungs.
Strengthens and enlarges the heart muscle. This improves aerobic conditioning - pumping of blood and the heart rate (lowers the pulse of a person when he/she is resting).
Tones muscles throughout most of the body.
Reduces blood pressure.
Improves circulation.
Raises the number of red blood cells, which in turn facilitates transportation of oxygen.
The sleep quality of insomnia patients can improve with moderate exercise, a study found.
Improves mental health.
A study found that exercise reduces migraine suffering.
Reduces the risk of heart disease and cardiovascular problems.
Helps improve survival rates of patients with cardiovascular diseases significantly, as this study found.
Stimulates bone growth (high impact aerobic exercise), reduces risk of osteoporosis.
Increases stamina or endurance. Aerobic activity increases the body's ability to store energy molecules such as fats and carbohydrates within the muscle.
Increases blood flow through muscles.
Improves muscles' ability to use fats during exercise, thus preserving the intramuscular glycogen.