Ten Great Reasons to Stay Active

1. People who exercise live longer, on average, than people who don't.
2. Active people have a lower risk of dying of heart disease and stroke, and they're less likely to develop high blood pressure.
3. The more active you are, the lower your risk of colon cancer.
4. The less active you are, the higher your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And, if you already have type 2 diabetes, exercises can lower your blood sugar levels. 
5. In people arthritis, moderate exercise helps reduce joint swelling and pain and increases mobility.
6. Strength-building exercise helps counter bone loss.
7. Exercise makes you "functionally fit", meaning that it is easier for you to carry your groceries, do chores, and independently perform many other activities of daily life.
8. Because of the calming effects of exercise, active people are less depressed, and depressed people often feel better after they start exercising.
9. Exercise can save you money. If you can prevent serious - and costly - medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis, you'll have more money for other needs.
10. Exercise can be fun! Many of the activities you did as a child count as exercise. Dancing fast, walking your dog, bicycling, and gardening all strengthen your heart and lungs.

*Source: Biggest Loser: Simple Swaps