I. Over the past few decades, we have discovered the benefits of exercise and why it is important.II. If I had to tell you that you don't have to spend hours at the gym to reap the benefits of exercise, would you do it?III. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, simply engaging in moderate aerobic activity, such as walking, for 30 minutes a day significantly reduces your risk of disease.IV. Everyone knows that exercise is very beneficial, but I am convinced that most of us do not do it regularly, because more than a third of adults are obese and studies have shown that up to 250,000 deaths per year are due to a sedentary lifestyle. lifestyle.V. It is important to exercise daily because of the effects it has on our bodies and the psychological benefits associated with physical exercise.Transition: I will first talk about how living a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to our health.I. According to Dr. Jonathan Myers, a sedentary lifestyle is one of the top 5 risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America.i. There are many types, but the most common is coronary heart disease. ii. This happens slowly over time and is caused by blockage of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. iii. This is the main reason why people have heart attacks.b. Dr. Myers' research indicated that those who exercised daily had an increase in good cholesterol, a reduction in blood pressure, and a reduction in body weight. This reduction in body weight is important because excess body fat is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. ii. Exercise allows your body to transport blood and oxygen more efficiently, which...... middle of paper ...... you've been presented with a simple challenge, hopefully this prompted you to try and pick him up. daily exercise becomes part of your routine.ConclusionIV. The most important thing I would like you to take away from this speech is to try to exercise daily.V. It is important to exercise daily because of the effects it has on our bodies and the psychological benefits associated with physical exercise.VI. You reduce the risk of life-threatening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease.VII. You benefit from beneficial psychological effects such as increased self-esteem, improved cognitive abilities and reduced depression.VIII. Simple things like taking the stairs can work overtime, and just remember that you don't need an extensive workout program to reap the benefits of exercise.IX. Thank you for listening and don't hesitate to ask me any questions..