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Exercise

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A state of physical and mental health allows you to take part in exercise comfortably and enjoyably

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so that it doesn’t hurt,

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so that you can look forward to it, and feel good afterwards.

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If you are feeling down, exercise may help pick you up.

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Although researchers disagree on this issue,

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one review of past studies found that long-term exercise,

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especially when it includes long-lasting, strenuous training sessions,

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has about as much of an effect on depression as psychotherapy.

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Working out helps you deal with stress in your job, relationships or any area of life —

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possibly because exercise is a form of stress itself and helps condition your body to deal with it.

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When Australian researchers compared people who did 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week

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to those who practiced progressive relaxation techniques,

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they found that the former group responded better to acute stress and had lower blood pressure.

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Even a little exercise can make you think less anxiously.

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Studies have shown that any amount of exercise,

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from a brisk 10?minute walk to an intense aerobics or weightlifting session seems to decrease feelings of anxiety.

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Working out regularly may make you smarter now and lessen the possibility that you’ll lose brain function as you age.

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According to a recent animal study at the University of Illinois, exercise can actually help the brain develop new cells.

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In several studies, regular weight training or aerobic exercise was shown to improve the quality and duration of sleep.

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Naturally, this can make you less fatigued and be able to function better during the day.

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Like meditation, hobbies or any other leisure activity,

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exercise gives your mind a needed break from everyday thoughts, responsibilities and commitments.

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Finally, there’s one more reason to keep exercising.

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When you work out regularly, your body simply functions better —

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you are better, healthier and less likely to suffer painful physical conditions.

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And that just plain feels good.