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Regular exercise helps to prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The harder the exercise, the more the calories burned.Exercise enables penetration of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues, which enhances the operation of the cardiovascular system, improving the functionality of your lungs and heart hence enough energy to do work. Regular exercise prevents health problems such as stroke, diabetes, depression, cancer, arthritis and High Blood Pressure (HBP). Regular physical activity can improve energy levels, physical fitness and physical appearance, which may boost your sex life.If you exercise regularly, your confidence is boosted and improve your self-esteem.