WHY EXERCISE IS WISE FOR TEENS

Regular exercise strengthens your heart and lungs and it can strengthen bones, slowing down the process of osteoporosis.

- Norbert D’Souza

Like other muscles, the heart enjoys a good workout. Aerobic exercise is any type of exercise that gets the heart pumping and gets you breathing harder. When you give your heart and lungs this kind of workout regularly, they get stronger and are better at getting oxygen (in the form of oxygen-carrying blood cells) to all parts of your body.

It can help you move easily by keeping your joints, tendons and ligaments more flexible. Can help you lose weight when combined with good eating habits or maintain ideal weight by burning excess calories and promote sense of well being.

You've probably heard countless times how exercise is "good for you." But did you know that it can help you feel good too? Getting the right amount of exercise can rev up your energy levels and even help improve your mood.

WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF EXERCISE?

Experts recommend that teens should get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.

Here are some reasons why: Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercise improves brain health and learning. It can help people sleep better. When you exercise, your body makes chemicals that help you feel good.

Exercise lowers your chances of depression and decreases feelings of anxiety. Plus, exercise can give you a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a goal - like mastering a new dance routine or beating an old time in the 100-meter dash.