Junction City Family 
   YMCA©  

 
Junction City Family YMCA 
1703 McFarland Road
Junction City, Kansas 66441
(785) 762-4780   

 
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Recognized Benefits of Exercise

What happens to your body?    What are the effects?     The Right Question


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What happens to your body when you exercise?
 

  • increased metabolism

  • increased body core temperature

  • increased cardiovascular rate

  • altered cholesterol levels and cholesterol chemical makeup

  • hormonal changes

  • neural stimulation

  • muscular stimulation

  • skeletal stimulation

  • improved digestion

  • improved lymphatic flow

  • reduced stress

  • increased immune-system resistance.

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When these changes are combined, the total effect is awesome.

 

  1. Weight Control & Reduced Fat.

  2. Improved Endurance.

  3. Increased Strength.

  4. Increased Muscle Mass.

  5. Increased Range of Motion.

  6. Improved cardiovascular fitness.

  7. Stress Relief.

  8. Improved energy levels& Increased general stamina.

  9. Increased resistance to fatigue.

  10. Improved immune system, better resistance to disease. 

  11. Decreased tension and better sleep.

  12. Psychological benefits - exercise improves mood, reduces depression and anxiety.

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Instead of asking," Why should I exercise?" 
You should ask, "Why am I not exercising?"

START TODAY
AT YOUR YMCA!!!

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