1. Increase the capacity for respiration.
2. Circulate more oxygen to the tissues.
3. Establish a better equilibrium between the oxygen required by the tissues and the oxygen made available.
4.Cause muscles to perform work in moving fluids through the body — which lightens the load on the heart.
5.Reduce the height to which the arterial pres- sure rises during exertion.
6.Lessen the time during which blood pressure remains below normal after severe activity.
7.Hold off the incidence of cardiovascular dis- ease.
8.Increase the functional activity of the red bone marrow in the production of blood cells.
9.Aid lymphatic circulation as well as the flow in the veins of the circulatory system.
10.Encourage collateral circulation, the formation of new branch vessels that distribute blood to the heart muscle by alternative routes.
11.Strengthen the heart and any other muscle being used in the body so that it works more efficiently.
12.Allow the resting heart to beat less often.
13.Lower elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
14.Stimulate the metabolism.
15.Promote body growth and repair.
16.Tone up the glandular system to increase the output of the thyroid gland, the pituitary gland, and the adrenals.
17.Provide an addition to the alkaline reserve of the body which may be of significance in an emergency requiring prolonged effort.
18.More nearly obtain absolute potential of the cells through chemical function.
19.Supply a reserve of body strength and physical efficiency.
20.Afford a feeling of muscular vigor from in- creased muscle tone.
21.Expand the capacity for fuel storage causing
extra endurance.
22.Improve coordination through the transmission of more impulses and responsiveness of the muscle fibers.
23.Give relief from neck and back pains, from headaches, and from other pains caused by lack of use of the various joints and muscles of the body.
24.Enhance digestion and elimination processes.
25.Allow for better and easier relaxation and sleep.
26.Bring a better mental performance with keener learning processes.
27.Curtail the occurrence of fatigue and menstrual discomforts for women.
28.Minimize the number of colds, allergies, digestive disturbances, and abdominal problems.
29.Tend to stop premature aging. The effect of hardening of the arteries is reversed, prevented, or diminished.
