In addition to all the mental health benefits, I like to point out that exercise important for body health and healing too because our lymphatic system doesn't

In addition to all the mental health benefits, I like to point out that exercise important for body health and healing too because our lymphatic system doesn't have a pump! Everywhere there are blood vessels there are lymph vessels, they carry away the interstitial fluid our cells are bathed in. That fluid contains some of the waste products from our cells. The lymphatic system is also an immune organ in its own right. Often rest is the diametric opposite of what we need during convalescence or healing. Movement and exercise within our ability is vital.