IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOST

numerous studies show that the immune system, which generally is the ability for your body to fight away viruses, diseases and infection can be boosted by exercise. Research shows that exercise reduces stress levels in the body. People who experience high stress get more colds, suffer more digestive tracts issues and have more frequent bouts of fatigue. Exercising for 30 minutes three times a week is as effective as psychotherapy in treating depression. Even taking a stroll during the lunch hour will ease tension

INCREASE LEVELS OF ENERGY AND FIGHT FATIGUE

Exercise is a fabulous way to increase your energy levels and fight fatigue according to new research. "A lot of times when people are fatigued, the last thing they want to do is exercise," says researcher Patrick O'Connor, PhD, in a news release. "But if you're physically inactive and fatigued, being just a bit more active will help," says O'Connor, co-director of the University of Georgia exercise psychology laboratory, in Athens, Ga. Even when you don't want to do it, befittoday.co.uk is at hand to take you there!

IMPROVE YOUR SEX LIFE

Having a better looking body is likely to improve your sense of well being and confidence, as well as your attraction to another person . In a February 1999 issue of the 'Journal of the American Medical Association', scientists found that sexual dysfunction is more likely among those with poor physical and emotional health, and plays a major role with negative experiences in sexual relationships and with overall well-being. Doctors at the New England Research Institute found that regular, vigorous exercise can be effective at lowering impotence risk

INCREASE LIFESPAN

One of the largest studies ever to link exercise capacity to mortality risk should motivate physicians to pay as much attention to patients' exercise capacity as they do other major risk factors including eating and other lifstyle habits. Their study of older male veterans suggests that the risk of dying was reduced by 13% for every 1 metabolic equivalent (MET) increase in exercise capacity; men with the greatest exercise capacity reduced their mortality risk by 70%. "For a little bit of investment you get a lot of a return," lead author on the study, Dr Peter Kokkinos (Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC. "we could do as little as walk 30mins a day and reap some rewards" Their study appears in an early online edition of Circulation, January 22, 2008.