Exercise Increases

• Muscle mass
• Strength
• Bone density
• Metabolism
• Aerobic capacity
• Flexibility
• Balance
• Mental ability
• HDL (good) cholesterol
• Blood sugar tolerance
• Quality of sleep
• Self esteem
• Functional health status
• Quality of life
• Longevity
• Sexuality

Exercise Decreases

• Body fat
• Bone loss
• Falls and fractures
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Insulin resistance
• Weakness
• Disability
• Risk of heart attack
• Risk of some cancers
• Resting heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Total cholesterol
• LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Cognitive decline