Benefits Of Exercise May Not Extend To Weight Control.

The Upshot,” Aaron E. Carroll, MD, a professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, points out, “Exercise has many benefits, but there are problems with relying on it to control weight,” a conclusion suggested by a number of studies. Dr. Carroll adds that exercise may even increase appetite as the body seeks to replace spent calories. Still, exercise “has a big upside for health beyond potential weight loss,” as it can “improve outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pulmonary diseases, neurological diseases and depression.” http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/upshot/to-lose-weight-eating-less-is-far-more-important-than-exercising-more.html?ref=health&_r=0