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The Importance of Keeping Fit

There are many benefits in keeping fit.

“Benefits of exercise – reduces stress, anxiety, and helps fight depression” (from Harvard Men's Health Watch).

Some key points in why one should focus on maintaining good fitness:

  • Eating the right food (eating a balanced diet) and keeping fit (maintaining regular exercise) are both very different, however each play a huge part regarding a person’s health; mentally and physically.
  • Eating the right food and keeping fit means that your body will be able to withstand many illnesses and viruses. Eating well and exercising often when you're a teenager will also help you stay in good health later in life. Sleeping regularly and on time is crucial for staying fit and healthy.
  • Maintaining a good level of physical fitness gives betters health through increased energy and vitality, making you feel better about yourself and about your life.
  • Keeping fit can help improve your quality of life and help maintain a good standard of health, preventing or delaying heart or kidney related diseases.

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