Modern day sedentary life styles and increased leisure time has brought modern day illnesses. The effects of a healthy and active lifestyle have positive changes in physiological well being which are due to an interaction of both psychological well-being are due to an interaction of both physiological and psychological mechanisms. This report reviews the possible advances on how exercise can be used as an alternative to the use of drugs to combat these mental and physical problems.
             To be healthy or in a state of good health is to be in a state of well-being and free from disease. Aerobic capacity (stamina and endurance) strength, flexibility and body composition are all health-related sources of fitness.
             "The healthy person has the ability to coop with the stresses of life and meet the demands of the environment"
             People who exercise regularly, are more likely to carry on with exhausting work for longer periods of time than sedentary people. This is due to the adaptive responses made by the body as a result of regular exercise. To acquire and maintain a healthy active life style, it is advised that a person should participate in a exercise activity at least three times per week for twenty to sixty minutes per session per week. This is the minimum requirements set by the ACSM. This involves any activity preferably aerobic exercise, that results in raising heart and breathing rates, a raising of the bodies temperature, possibly resulting in sweating; e.g. walking, jogging, swimming etc. The combination of duration and intensity results in the expenditure of about 200 to 300 Kcal per session. This program is consistent with achieving weight loss goals and reducing the risk factors associated with CHD,
             "Rhythmic aerobic exercise e.g. Yoga is helpful for combating stress, anxiety and sleeplessness".
             Some studies have shown that the positive effects of exercise start reversing themselves, however, mildl...