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2. Other Benefits

Calisthenics can be extremely beneficial for cardiovascular health. It can lower blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides and increase "good" HDL cholesterol. Regularly doing calisthenics can also help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity. There are mental benefits to this form of exercise, too, including improved mood and cognitive functioning.

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