Health benefits of exercise

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to provide current information concerning the health benefits of exercise. In rehabilitation medicine, a detailed prescription of the exercise program is the most important modality. In this paper, the health benefits of exercise, especially on the cardiovascular diseases, depression, dementia, obesity, and chronic pain syndrome, frequently seen in our daily practice, are emphasized. The role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of these diseases is examined, and the recommendations for exercise are reviewed. © 2014 by Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.