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BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY                       
By Nikki Carrion, MA                                                     Co-owner; Fit Xpress LLC

• Reduced risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body.
• Weight control.
• Used together with proper nutrition…weight loss.
• Assists in the prevention of Type II diabetes, as well as various other lifestyle-related diseases.
• Helps to maintain, or to lower, blood pressure.
• Reduction in cholesterol & increase in HDL’s is likely.
• Boosts existing levels of energy.
• Helps to manage stress by releasing tension.
• Likely to improve self-image/self-concept
• Increase in bone density and prevention of bone deterioration.
• Counters anxiety and depression.
• Increases optimism & zest for life.
• Opportunity to share activities with friends & family.
• Promotes peaceful sleep patterns.
• IN THE OLDER POPULATION: Helps to delay and/or prevent the onset of chronic illnesses & diseases associated with aging.  Thereby, helping individuals to maintain “quality” of life, mobility & independence.

Nikki Carrion MA
Co-Owner; FitXpress LLC
Health Promotion Consulting Services
www.fitxpress.com/index.html
Phone: 319-404-4219