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Biological Effects Of Exercise

Biological Effects Of Exercise
  • Heart. The more you exercise the more efficient your heart can supply oxygenated blood to your muscles. Regular physical activity aids in lowering cholesterol as some studies have shown it to enhance transportation through your body’s natural filtration system as well as helps to reduce overall particle size.  
  • Muscles. Exercising daily results in higher blood flow to your muscles and an increase in your muscle size.
  • Lungs.  Your breathing rate increases as a result of heavier exercise because the muscles in your body are demanding more oxygen. Exercising helps your lungs become more efficient in removing carbon dioxide waste and delivering oxygen to your body.
  • Joints & Bones. Exercising your body regularly helps you maintain a healthy bone mass. Exercise helps prevent osteoporosis, a condition where bones become brittle from loss of tissue.
  • Brain. Exercise not only helps your body, but it helps your brain by Improving brain functions and memory.

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This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice.

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