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                     Why is Exercise Important

         If you don't exercise, your muscles will become flabby and weak. Your heart and lungs won't function effectively, and your joints will be stiff and easily injured. Inactivity is as much of a health risk as smoking!

    Exercise does the following to our body
1. It helps prevent diseases
2. It improves stamina
3. It strengthens our bones
4. Enhances flexibility
5. Controls weight
6. Improves quality of life

      How often should I Exercise?
  The benefits of any exercise program will diminish if it is disrupted too frequently. "A stop-start" routine is not only ineffective but can cause injuries. Being consistent with exercise,. Therefore, is probably the most important factor in achieving desired results. Doing too much too soon or performing intense exercises on a daily basis will have deleterious effects, such as muscle strains, loss of lean tissue, and fitness-level plateaus.Weight training should be done no more than three times per week targeting the same muscle groups. Many people forget to stretch or make the excuse that they don't have the time. Flexibility is important so make the time!