Q.What are the benefits of regular exercise?

Step 1. Exercise falls into four categories — endurance, strength, balance and flexibility — each targeting a different fitness component.

Step 2. Musculoskeletal benefits include: muscles grow larger and stronger, resting heart rate decreases, more metabolic enzymes are synthesised in muscle fibres, ligaments and tendons become stronger, and joints become more flexible.

Step 3. Systemic benefits include: reduced risk of heart attack, improved hormonal activity, improved cognitive function, and prevention of obesity. …

• Listing only the physical (muscle/bone) benefits and omitting the hormonal, cognitive and ment …