A growing body of evidence indicates that regular physical activity may improve the likelihood of quitting smoking. According to a study published in the Oxford journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, strength training significantly improved smoking cessation rates among smokers who had smoked for an average of 19 years, as reported by Mercola.com [1]. Another study from the University of British Columbia found that participation in a running group helped smokers overcome their addiction, according to NaturalNews.com [2]. Exercise is also considered a complementary strategy in cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation, noted researcher Bess H. Marcus [3]. These findings suggest that exercise, even in short…

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