11) Increases Muscle Strength
Exercise increases functional strength and, thus, can make everyday activities easier, especially for the elderly.
Healthy muscles let you move freely and keep your body strong. They also allow improve joint health and support heart health.
One study instructed 40 individuals with a bone disease to complete a 3-month supervised resistance exercise program. The participants had an increase in lean body mass (muscle) and reported improved quality of life.
In elderly individuals, resistance training can limit muscle loss associated with old age.
12) Reduces Back Pain
Studies indicate that moderate, controlled exercise is effective in preventing lower back pain and does not increase the risk of back injury.
The science suggests that most forms of exercise are equally effective at treating back pain.
In one study, 2.5 years of aerobic exercise was enough for sufferers of lower back pain to significantly lower their intake of pain medication.