Effects
This table breaks down the effects of neglect and fulfillment of exercising well.
| Effect | Neglect | Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|
| Risk of heart disease | Increased | Decreased |
| Risk of cardiovascular disease | Increased | Decreased |
| Risk of Type 2 diabetes | Increased | Decreased |
| Risk of obesity | Increased | Decreased |
| Growth and development | Decreased | Increased |
| Aging | No effect | Preventative |
| Muscles | Weakened | Strengthened |
| Cardiovascular system | Weakened | Strengthened |
| Athleticism | Weakened | Strengthened |
| Excess weight | Increased | Lost |
| Maintaining healthy weight | Impaired | Improved |
| Physical fitness | Impaired | Improved |
| Regulating digestive health | Impaired | Improved |
| Building/maintaining healthy bone density | Impaired | Improved |
| Building/maintaining healthy muscle strength | Impaired | Improved |
| Building/maintaining healthy joint mobility | Impaired | Improved |
| Physiological well-being | Impaired | Improved |
| Surgical risks | Increased | Decreased |
| Immune system | Weakened | Strengthened |
| Life expectancy | Decreased | Increased |
| Cardiovascular mortality | Increased | Decreased |
| Total sleep time | Decreased | Increased |
| Being well-rested | Impaired | Improved |
| Functional exercise capacity | Impaired | Improved |
| Breathlessness | Increased | Reduced |
| Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) | Decreased | Increased |
| Sarcopenia (muscle loss and shrinking) | Increased | Preventative |
| Body fat percentage | Increased | Decreased |
| Risk of injury | Increased | Decreased |
| Flexibility and mobility | Decreased | Increased |
| Stamina and resistance to fatigue | Decreased | Increased |
| Mood and emotional regulation | Impaired | Improved |
| Stress response | Raised | Lowered |
| Blood pressure | Increased | Decreased |
| Blood sugar | Increased | Decreased |
| Tendon, ligaments, and cartilage health | Impaired | Improved |
| Skeletal muscle tension | Increased | Reduced |
| Sleep length and quality | Decreased | Increased |
| Interest in sex | Decreased | Increased |
| Endurance | Decreased | Increased |
| Energy and vitality | Decreased | Increased |
| Mental alertness | Decreased | Increased |
| Cholesterol | No effect | Reduced |
| Anxiety and depression | No effect | Reduced |
| Blood circulation to the brain | Decreased | Increased |
| Self-esteem | No effect | Improved |
| Cognitive degeneration | Increased risk | Preventative |
Note
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