According to the American Heart Association Physical Activity At least 40 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (brisk walking, jogging, cycling, etc.) at least 3 to 4 days per week Regular physical activity has many benefits such as helping you quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and increase HDL cholesterol. Doing aerobic exercise — using large muscles of the legs and arms — helps your heart work more efficiently. Physical activities to improve your strength, flexibility and balance help you stay agile as you age. Wow, it can help you quit smoking? Read more The Benefits of Exercise When Youre Quitting Smoking The beauty of exercise is that it helps you deal with both the physical and psychological aspects of nicotine addiction: •Exercise helps limit weight gain and it also helps in dealing with cravings for a cigarette, says Norman H. Edelman, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association. •Studies have shown that even moderate physical activity reduces the urge to smoke. •Withdrawal symptoms and cravings for cigarettes decrease during exercise and for as long as 50 minutes afterwards. everydayhealth/smoking-cessation/living/exercise-can-help-you-quit-smoking.aspx Besides limiting weight gain, exercise: •Decreases appetite •Eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you first quit smoking •Distracts you from thoughts of smoking •Improves your mood •Helps you cope with stress and feel more energetic
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