notices how your breath becomes deeper while exercising? Exercise promotesfull use of the lungs, thus reducing lung and chest congestion that occursdue to lymph accumulation. It also strengthens the lungs. Breathing deeplyalso increases the supply of oxygen to your bloodstream, as you are inhalingmore air. Thus, while exercising, make sure you're in a pollution-freeenvironment, or you'll be inhaling moreCarbon dioxide instead! Some people start gasping inordinatelyeasily. If you are one of those people who cannot climb a flight of stairswithout panting, you are in dire need of a workout. Exercise helps buildrespiratory reserve and a better control of your breath. The greater yourrespiratory reserve, the greater your capacity to exercise. Exercise helps build muscle. Withimproved muscle tone, you lose weight even when you are not exercising! Now isn't that good news? In addition, toned muscles look good. Of course,you don't have to develop peckers a la Salman Khan, but cuttingdown the flab around your upper arms and waist and developing a tight,toned look is definitely something to be desired. Any form of aerobic exercise increasesthe rate of heartbeat in a person, for the duration of the exercise. Thishelps strengthen the heart. Studies have shown that less active peoplerun a three times higher risk of suffering from a heart attack. Thus, oneshould combine any form of exercise (yoga, stretches, weightsâ€¦) with someform of aerobic exercise. In order to strengthen the heart and thus obtainthe maximum benefit of aerobic exercise, the activity undertaken shouldbe maintained at that particular level for at least twenty minutes. Thus,if you are jogging, you should try and jog at the same speed for at leasttwenty minutes. Of course, this will not be possible immediately and youwould have to slowly build up endurance. It would be best to begin withsomething you could do for twenty minutes continuously - at least initially. Thus, if you can't jog for twenty minutes continuously, go for a twenty-minutelong brisk walk, MAINTAINING the speed. Exercise burns those excessive caloriesconsumed, so if you indulged yourself by downing that rich chocolate pastrylathered with chocolate sauce, don't feel too guilty. Simply add an extraten minutes toSweating helps eliminate waste matter. Exercise causes an increase in perspiration, thus facilitating the eliminationof toxins. In this manner, exercise also helps take some pressure off thekidneys as it helps eliminate wastes. Exercise improves blood circulation. Regular exercise also leads to an improvement in the quality of blood. Studies have shown that those who exercise on a regular basis - at leastthree times a week - haveimproved hemoglobin, alkaline andprotein levels, and have a higher red blood cell count. Exercise helps inculcate a senseof routine, and it increase discipline and will power. The act of gettingout of the house at a particular time everyday, and spending that timein strenuous physical activity day after day without giving up, is a greatcharacter builder. Thus encourage your child to exercise. Enroll your childrenin tennis lessons; encourage them to take up swimming or even dance. Givethem an initial push till they get accustomed to the routine. You willbe glad you did. Exercise increases the productionof endorphins, which are feel-good hormones. Ever heard of something calledthe 'runner's high'? This is a natural 'high' generated by a rush of endorphinsinto the system. Thus, a person who regularly exercises rarely falls victimto problems like chronic depression. Exercise not only promotes physicalwell-being, but it promotes emotional well-being too. It thus leads toa harmonious and well-rounded development of a person.