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Sports and exercise can distract your mind from depresion and stress, so working out could actually benefit your mental healt.
"When you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors. This can help you avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. Exercise reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body. At the same time, it stimulates production of endorphins."- Healthline

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Exercise is beneficial because it can mollify the effects of chronic diseases like asthma and chronic joint pain.
"If you have a chronic disease — such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or back or joint pain — exercise can have important health benefits." -Mayo Health Clinic.

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There are also many social benefits to exercise. For example, if you are in a team sport you can make new friends and have people to talk to. In addition if you are taking a yoga class you will find more people with similar interests as you. "Also, participating in a sport or aerobics class will introduce you to new people that share a common interest. Meeting others may be the first step toward establishing new friendships and developing a support network." Says livestrong.com

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Exercise is beneficial to physical health because it can help you manage your weight better.  If you exercise daily you will not gain weight and you might even lose some.  "Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight." Says CDC.gov