6. Preserve Bone Density
Keeping our bones healthy is often overlooked in the grand scheme of things, but it is extremely important. One of the best ways preserve bone density if through weight-bearing exercise, and what better weight to bear than your own body? Researchers at Oxford found that adults who walked regularly had better bone density throughout their lives. In fact, they had reduced risk of health problems like osteoporosis, fractures, disability, and spine shrinking (meaning, becoming shorter).