Benefits of exercise

benefits of exercise

Along with your current treatment programme, regular, moderate exercise offers a whole host of benefits, including:

  • Reduces your joint pain and stiffness
  • Strengthens the muscles, ligaments and cartilage around your joints
  • Helps you maintain bone strength and quality
  • Increases your joint range of motion and joint mobility
  • Improves your balance
  • Gives you more strength and energy to get through the day
  • Helps you control your weight
  • Makes it easier to get a good night's sleep
  • Makes you feel better about yourself and improves your sense of well-being
  • Improves your ability to manage stress
  • Reduces the risk of other chronic conditions
  • Managing blood sugar levels (diabetes)
  • Promotes stronger heart and lungs
  • Lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol
  • Improves memory and cognitive function 
  • Helps maintain a healthy brain
  • Promotes healthy ageing

 

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