active have a 20% lower risk of stroke while those 

who are highly active have a 27% lower risk of stroke

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have a 20%–40% reduction in relative 

risk for breast cancer compared with 

their inactive counterparts.

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have a 30%–40% reduction in relative 

risk for colon cancer compared with their 

inactive counterparts. 

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aerobic exercise, performed 3 times a week

(sessions lasting over 20 minutes) for up to 12 

weeks, has the most influence on stress

management.

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minutes of aerobic exercise (at low, moderate 

or high intensities) increases positive mood 

feelings while also decreasing negative mood 

feelings.

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bouts and chronic exercise training programs 

have a positive effect on people with clinical 

depression.

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minutes of cardiovascular exercise stimulate 

anti-anxiety effects. 

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note that important factors influencing a 

person’s self-esteem are perceptions of 

their body attractiveness and physical 

condition.

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will introduce you to new people that share 

a common interest.

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you still may be able to reap the social benefits 

of exercise by asking an acquaintance to meet 

you for regular walks, or by meeting people at the 

local pool or tennis courts.

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maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical 

activity, you burn calories.

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faster and deepen your sleep.

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nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular 

system work more efficiently.

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want to get out again. You will start looking forward to

your weekly exercise plans because it’s going to be a 

chance  for you to see people who have become your friends.

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