11 - Strengthens the tissues around the joints.

From exercise our bodies are exposed to small injuries and small tears to our tendons, ligaments and muscles. This is a good thing. If our body did not do this it would not improve. While our body is recovering from exercise, it is fixing these small injuries by building each tendon, ligament and muscle back stronger.

  

For example: Tug of war is a game to prove which team is strongest. Naturally the more people we have in each team, the stronger the team gets. Let’s imagine each person in the team is fighting against our natural movement. When we do not exercise for longer than one week, one team member dies, weakening the joint. When we are active, this produces one more team member. Naturally the more we exercise, the more people we can grow into our team and the stronger the team becomes at protecting our joints from injury.

The tendons, ligaments and muscles we have around our joints, helps to protect all joints in our body. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. If you feel the need to specifically train to strengthen your joints. We recommend talking to your physiotherapist or chiropractor, for specific exercises to help you prevent injury in the future.

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6 - Improves Breathing efficiency

7 - Strengthens & tones muscles and improves appearance

8 - Helps prevent back problems and back pain.

9 - Improves posture.

10 - Strengthens bones and helps reduce risk of osteoporosis.

References: http://www.livestrong.com/article/476812-exercises-to-strengthen-joint-tissue/