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Benefits of Fitness
Articles and Commentary
| Title
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Physical Activity Facts |
| Link (if applicable) |
http://www.fitness.gov/resources/facts/index.html |
| Author
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| Date
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various |
| Publisher
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The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports |
| Summary
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Exercise is important for a whole host of health reasons, including weight control and warding off diabetes, avoiding high blood pressure, and keeping cholesterol under control. It
is important for both children and adults. Unfortunately, over the last few decades, Americans seem to be exercising less and general health appears to be getting worse. |
| Comment
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The list of reasons to exercise is so long, and filled with such important effects, that it is clear it is one of the absolute most important things you can do for your health. |
Topic Summary to date:
The list of reasons to exercise is so long, and filled with such important effects, that it is clear it is one of the absolute most important things you can do for your health. See the
compilation of benefits put together by Winning-Fitness.com on the Importance page.
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