Benefits of Exercise
Does any proof exist that exercise can help a person live longer?
While the evidence that exercise enhances longevity remains unconfirmed, it IS clear that exercise certainly improves the quality of life.

Does aerobic exercise really help relieve stress?
Yes! Aerobic exercise helps relieve stress in different ways.  It provides a break from daily stressful life.  It also releases chemicals in the body to help restore calm, and provides a medium to vent built up stress through vigorous intense movement.

Why is it important to include exercise in my weight loss program?
Three very good reasons: 1. It helps expend energy.  2. It helps stop the loss in muscle mass that often occurs with dieting.  3. It may increase your daily resting metabolism.

How can I make aerobic exercise fun?
By simply exercising with friends, or in a group doing something you enjoy (such as surfing or tennis, etc.), listening to music, or exercising in a beautiful and welcoming environment.

Is it true that aerobic exercise burns fat faster than other types of exercise?
Yes and no.  While aerobic exercise burns fat during exercising, both weight training and anaerobic exercise burn a high degree of fat during the recovery phase after a workout.

How long after an aerobic workout does resting metabolic rate stay elevated?  Is this beneficial?
Research has yielded mixed results.  It depends on how long the exercise session lasted and how intense it was.  However, any increase in metabolic rate after exercise will help aid weight loss in the long term.

People say that aerobic exercise gives them more energy and improves wellbeing.  Is this true?
This is true, in fact, many people exercise for this feeling alone.  Aerobic exercise can help reduce depression and anxiety and due to it's rhythmical nature, it helps energize them by moving them out of a sedentary state.  It also releases body chemicals that make you feel great!