You know that if you exercise you’ll lose weight. But did you also know that exercise can improve your quality of life and prevent all types of diseases? Today, professionals are finding more and more proof that exercise benefits your health in ways your grandmother never imagined.

With all the benefits of moderate exercise, it’s a wonder more than 60% of women don’t get the right amount of exercise in their lives (according to the US Surgeon General). If you want to get the overall healthy lifestyle, eating well and taking the right exams and advice from your healthcare provider will only take you so far. By including exercise in your healthy lifestyle, you do your body and your mind a world of good.