40 benefits of aerobic exercise

Everybody knows that aerobic exercise is beneficial. Lots of sites list the benefits. I wanted to make a comprehensive list. I've tried to include as many as I could find. I've tried to avoid repititions.

So here goes

1. Exercise increases the concentration of High density cholesterol (HDL) or good cholesterol

2. It decreases the concentration of Low density cholesterol (LDL) or bad cholesterol

3. It lowers high blood pressure

4. It prevents the development of high blood pressure if you are at a risk

5. It prevents osteoporosis

6. It strengthens muscles

7. It helps you loose weight and prevents obesity

8. It helps lower blood sugar and insulin requirement if you are diabetic

9. It reduces depression

10. It helps deal with pain and stress

11. It helps reduce the risk of cancers of the colon, uterus, prostate & breast

12. It reduces insomnia

13. It reduces the risk of heart disease

14. It reduces the risk of premature death

15. It enhances work and sport performance.

16. It keeps joints, tendons and ligaments flexible

17. It reduces some of the effects of ageing

18. It reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

19. It decreases the symptoms of arthritis

20. It decreases the number of sick days

21. It increases concentration levels

22. It increases your self esteem and confidence

23. It improves the functioning of the immune system

24. It improves skin tone

25. It decreases the risk of stroke

26. It decreases the incidence of falls in the elderly.

27. It increases your aerobic capacity

28. It decreases a woman's risk of developing endometriosis.

29. It decreases back pain ans improve back stiffness

30. It protects against some brain disorders like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia

31. It decreases craving in those trying to quit smoking

32. It helps to manage anger

33. It improves digestion

34. It improves body shape

35. It decreases menstrual cramps

36. It improves sexual performance

37. It provides socialisation opportunities

38. It improves cognitive function

39. It provides physical and psychological benefits in pregnancy

40. It decreases the risk of peripheral vascular disease