Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise (example: walking, running, biking, tennis, racquetball, swimming, aerobics classes) Increases energy levels Great for stress management Sleep disorder treatment Diabetic treatment Increases lean muscle Decreases body fat Suppresses appetite Decreases risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, high LDL levels, etc. Helps in lowering blood pressure Assists in lowering cholesterol levels

Benefits of Strength Training (example: free weights, Cybex machines, weight bearing exercises) Functional: Helps make everyday activities easier (carrying groceries, mowing the lawn, walking up stairs). Increases muscle tone and bone mass (helps prevent osteoporosis) More muscle burns more fat! Creates toned and defined muscles ( not necessarily big muscles) Strengthens muscles to prevent injuries (especially back muscles) Protects joints through stabilization (helps improve arthritic conditions) Joints are able to absorb more shock Improves muscular balance and postural awareness

Benefits of a Flexibility Program (example: stretching major muscles, yoga, relaxation exercises) Decreases injury risk (flexible joints move farther) Improves quality of life and increases mobility Increases blood supply and nutrients to joint Increases physical efficiency and performance Slows the process of degeneration of joint fluid