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    “Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive forthe purpose of conditioning any part of the body. Exercise is used to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a means of physicalrehabilitation.” (Exercise, 2009) The price to buy a membership at a gym seems to be higher and higher for each year, and to live as a healthy person you have to work out regularly during your whole grown up lifetime, to benefit from the long term effects exercise brings

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    The first benefit to exercise covered by the resources provided, was brain breaks. Students who are giving physical breaks throughout their day are more likely to be focused after. The biggest thing that sticks out to me about this benefit is, when students receive physical activity brain breaks, the teachers gain more instructional time because students are more focused. Students need this brain break. As a future educator, this is very important to me. The resources have shown the positive aspects

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    physical condition, different forms of exercise must be practiced, including dynamic and static exercise and cross-training. Cross-training can benefit the body in many ways, and can be less complicated than one may think. Cross-training may seem complicated but in reality it can be simple and highly be effective (Lang). Because cross-training involves different forms of exercise people may believe that it requires a great amount of planning and can be a web of exercises. This isn't true because people

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    There is evidence to support the claim that exercise benefits a variety of mental health disorders, including depression (Carek et al., 2015). Exercise benefits the brain on several fronts. On the neurophysiological scale, the overall increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) prompted by exercise facilitates neurogenesis and neuronal health (Ernst et al., 2006). Additionally, exercise stimulates the release of endorphins in the brain, which are another compound that promote healthy brain

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    throughout your day. It can benefit your emotional and mental health too. There are so many benefits to regular exercise. The Benefits of Regular Exercise Controls Weight Regular exercise can help you lose weight or control your weight. As we age, our bodies ' metabolism starts to slow down, which can cause weight gain. While you might be doing the same thing you did when you were younger, your body isn 't always able to repair the damage from bad habits. With intense exercise, you can lose weight

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    Fitness exercise bikes can be used inside the home or in fitness clubs. Many people use cardio equipment to maintain their health and stay in physical shape. Recumbent bikes are extremely popular because they give the user a lot of cardio exercise, which strengthens your heart. There are many benefits of using an exercise bike. The majority of people today do not get enough daily exercise. Our society has evolved with technology such as cars and other forms of transportation. Many people are working

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    problem, the teacher turned to the school physical therapist, who monitored Jimmy’s heart during the exercise. The result was troubling the teenager’s heart rate was 165 because people with Down syndrome only have a maximum heart rate of 170 to 175, Jimmy was exercising at 95 percent of his maximum heart rate capacity. People with Down syndrome have unique characteristics that make one size fits all exercise regimen more harmful than good, BUT physical activity can be beneficial to individuals who have

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    know how uncomfortable it is and how hard it is to stay committed to exercises that make your workout harder than it has to be. Most people who do dozens of crunches are operating on willpower and that doesn't often last very long. With the stability ball, you can reap all the rewards of crunches with added benefits without the strain and actually have a much more productive workout. You can do many more abdominal exercises than just crunches with a stability ball and best of all, you can get

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    psychological explanations. As an example, “a review of studies stretching back to 1981 concluded that regular exercise could improve mood in people with mild to moderate depression” (Robinson 1). This is mainly due to the positive feedback from the brain while doing any form of exercise. For example, “people regain a sense of control and boosts their confidence” (Kilen 1). This comes from learning new exercises and facing new challenges while meeting activity goals. Positive thoughts could start swarming through

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