Among the recognized benefits of regular aerobic exercise are:
- Strengthening the muscles involved in respiration, to facilitate the flow of air in and out of the lungs.
- Strengthening and enlarging the heart muscle, to improve its pumping efficiency and reduce the resting heart rate, known as aerobic conditioning.
- Strengthens muscles throughout the body.
- Improved circulation efficiency and reducing blood pressure.
- Increases the total number of red blood cells in the body, facilitating transport of oxygen.
- Improved mental health, stress reduction and lowering the incidence of depression.
- Reducing the risk for diabetes.