2. Purpose of the website
• To explain the 13 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise.
• 1. Reduce stress
• 2. Boost happy chemicals
• 3. Improve self-confidence
• 4. Enjoy the great outdoors
• 5. Prevent cognitive decline
• 6. Alleviate anxiety
• 7. Boost brainpower
• 8. Sharpen memory
• 9. Help control addiction
• 10. Increase relaxation
• 11. Get more done
• 12. Tap into creativity
• 13. Inspire others
3. Author point of view
•The authors point of view for this
article is to show that making time
for exercise provides some serious
mental benefits.
4. • http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/healthbenefits/01.html
I this website they are stating how healthy physical activity/exercise benefits us just like the greatest. The are
stating different ways that exercise and benefit you and your health.
-This author plains to gain to educate people on how good physical activity is.
-NIH senior health looks to be the owner of the website.
-There is no political view in this article just stating the benefits of physical activity
• What does the author stand to gain? The author plains to gain more people exercising because of how many health
benefits there is to it. Explaining these benefits in this article will help people realize how beneficial exercise is.
• Who is paying for the website? Greatist is the company of the website so I'm assuming that they are paying for it
• Does the author present political points of view? She doesn’t have any political point of views she just stats facts about
the benefits of exercise.
5. The authors goal is this article is to show individuals how physical activity is so
important. She states that physical activity is one of the healthiest thing you can do
for yourself.
6. Reliability vs validity
Reliability-I feel the information in this website is pretty
consistent on exercise and how it benefits our health in many
different ways.
Validity- I feel this information is accurate and right. Exercise
truly does benefit your health.
