Why is exercise so important?

Why is exercise so important?

Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME (Clinical Chief, Department of Rehabilitation, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: Why is exercise so important?; How can exercise keep my blood pressure under control?; How will exercise improve my stamina and overall energy? and more...

Exercise is so important because it benefits every tissue in the body. Every organ system in your body will benefit from an exercise program. Exercise keeps the tissues functioning efficiently and therefore your body is able to accomplish the work that it needs to do with less energy involved. There have been many studies demonstrating the benefits of exercise on all the organ systems in the body. Your cardiac, your lungs, your GI tract, your skin, your mood is significantly impacted by exercise.