{"id":1968,"date":"2016-09-20T17:53:26","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T17:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1968"},"modified":"2023-02-23T21:57:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T21:57:30","slug":"text-benefits-of-exercise","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-benefits-of-exercise\/","title":{"raw":"Benefits of Exercise","rendered":"Benefits of Exercise"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify the benefits of regular exercise, for both body and brain<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span id=\"Longevity_and_Aging\" class=\"mw-headline\">Longevity<\/span><\/h2>\r\nExercise, even after age fifty, can add healthy, active years to one's life. Studies continue to show that it's never too late to start exercising and that even small improvements in physical fitness can significantly lower the risk of death. Simply walking regularly can prolong your life.\r\n\r\nModerately fit people\u2014even if they smoke or have high blood pressure\u2014have a lower mortality rate than the least fit. Resistance training is important because it's the only form of exercise that can slow and even reverse the decline of muscle mass, bone density, and strength. Adding workouts that focus on speed and agility can be especially protective\u00a0for older people. Flexibility exercises help reduce the stiffness and loss of balance that accompanies aging.\r\n<h2>Brain: Mood, Memory, Creativity<\/h2>\r\nIn addition to keeping your heart healthy, helping with weight loss, and helping you live longer, regular exercise can also improve your mood and help keep\u00a0depression and anxiety at bay. The following video explains why and challenges you to give it a try:\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291304&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=mJW7dYXPZ2o&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-74xu0cnx-mJW7dYXPZ2o\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/ExerciseAndTheBrain_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Exercise and the Brain\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you still aren't persuaded, check out this slightly longer but excellent Tedx Talk, which describes how aerobic exercise can\u00a0improve your\u00a0cognitive\u00a0functioning, memory, and creativity:\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291305&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=LdDnPYr6R0o&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-ppk1ii2q-LdDnPYr6R0o\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/TEDxOrlandoWendySuzukiExerciseAndTheBrain_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"TEDxOrlando - Wendy Suzuki - Exercise and the Brain\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\r\n<a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1s_17Yg5morMp067cnLDQys0KXjMMWcuEXh79DP09-Qg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the benefits of regular exercise, for both body and brain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Longevity_and_Aging\" class=\"mw-headline\">Longevity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Exercise, even after age fifty, can add healthy, active years to one&#8217;s life. Studies continue to show that it&#8217;s never too late to start exercising and that even small improvements in physical fitness can significantly lower the risk of death. Simply walking regularly can prolong your life.<\/p>\n<p>Moderately fit people\u2014even if they smoke or have high blood pressure\u2014have a lower mortality rate than the least fit. Resistance training is important because it&#8217;s the only form of exercise that can slow and even reverse the decline of muscle mass, bone density, and strength. Adding workouts that focus on speed and agility can be especially protective\u00a0for older people. Flexibility exercises help reduce the stiffness and loss of balance that accompanies aging.<\/p>\n<h2>Brain: Mood, Memory, Creativity<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to keeping your heart healthy, helping with weight loss, and helping you live longer, regular exercise can also improve your mood and help keep\u00a0depression and anxiety at bay. The following video explains why and challenges you to give it a try:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291304&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=mJW7dYXPZ2o&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-74xu0cnx-mJW7dYXPZ2o\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/ExerciseAndTheBrain_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;Exercise and the Brain&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you still aren&#8217;t persuaded, check out this slightly longer but excellent Tedx Talk, which describes how aerobic exercise can\u00a0improve your\u00a0cognitive\u00a0functioning, memory, and creativity:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291305&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=LdDnPYr6R0o&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-ppk1ii2q-LdDnPYr6R0o\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/TEDxOrlandoWendySuzukiExerciseAndTheBrain_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;TEDxOrlando &#8211; Wendy Suzuki &#8211; Exercise and the Brain&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1s_17Yg5morMp067cnLDQys0KXjMMWcuEXh79DP09-Qg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-1968\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>College Success. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Life Skills Development. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: WikiEducator. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/wikieducator.org\/Life_Skills_Development\/Unit_One\/Wellness_and_Self_Care_%28Fitness%29\/Lesson\">http:\/\/wikieducator.org\/Life_Skills_Development\/Unit_One\/Wellness_and_Self_Care_%28Fitness%29\/Lesson<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">All rights reserved content<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Exercise and the Brain. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: WatchWellCast. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mJW7dYXPZ2o\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/mJW7dYXPZ2o<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>All Rights Reserved<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: Standard YouTube License<\/li><li>TEDxOrlando - 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