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Here are some of the reasons: 1  Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. 2  Exercising can help you look better. 3  Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. 4  Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Women are especially prone to a condition called osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones) as they get older.
1 Studies clearly show that exercise helps the heart, both by improving exercise capacity and reducing the risk of heart disease and premature death. 2  In addition, studies report that even people with heart disease can gain important benefits from exercising, though they need medical clearance and special precautions.