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1 . Exercise controls weight

Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss . When you engage in ____________________ activity , you burn calories . The more intense the activity , the more ____________________ you burn .

Regular trips to the gym are great , but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day . To reap the benefits of exercise , just get more active throughout your day ? take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores . ____________________ is key .

2 . Exercise combats health conditions and diseases

Worried about heart disease ? Hoping to prevent high blood ____________________ ? No matter what your current weight , being active boosts high - density lipoprotein ( HDL ) , or " good , " cholesterol and decreases unhealthy triglycerides . This one - two punch keeps your blood ____________________ smoothly , which decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases .

Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health ____________________ and concerns , including stroke , metabolic syndrome , type 2 diabetes , depression , a number of types of cancer , ____________________ and falls .

3 . Exercise improves mood

Need an emotional lift ? Or need to blow off some steam after a ____________________ day ? A gym session or brisk 30 - minute walk can help . Physical activity stimulates various brain ____________________ that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed .

You may also feel better about your ____________________ and yourself when you exercise regularly , which can boost your confidence and improve your self - esteem .

4 . Exercise boosts energy

Winded by ____________________ shopping or household chores ? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your ____________________ .

Exercise delivers ____________________ and ____________________ to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently . And when your heart and lung health improve , you have more ____________________ to tackle daily chores .