Why do we ~actually~ exercise?

Welcome back to About Your Body! Let's break down the complexities of the human body in simple language. In today's episode: why do we exercise? Like, actually, you know you're supposed to, but WHY? We tell you exactly how exercise is affecting your heart, your muscles, your bones and your brain.

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SOURCES:

1. Feigenbaum, J. (Host). (2024, January 2017). Episode 268: Lifting Weights and Heart Disease [Audio podcast episode]. In Barbell Medicine Podcast. Barbell Medicine. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-268-lifting-weights-and-heart-disease/id1199780143?i=1000641840023.
2. Physical activity and your heart health (n.d.) The Heart Foundation of Australia, https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/physical-activity/physical-activity-and-exercise. Accessed 19th May 2024.
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