It lowers your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
It uses up extra sugar in your blood and helps your own insulin work better
It helps you deal with stress
It keeps your body and joints flexible
It helps blood flow and tones muscles
It strengthens your heart and bones
you will need to perform some aerobic exercise (I like walking) for at least 120 minutes ( but preferably 150 minutes) per week. That's only 20 to 30 minutes per day