Aging Gracefully With Exercise
Nobody stays the same forever.
It is a fact of life.
Aging is a normal developmental process.
The deterioration that comes with age is inevitable.
You can, however, delay its onset.
Exercise is dubbed the fountain of youth.
To some extent, it is true.
Barring accident or illness, exercise can improve quality of life a hundredfold.
Being physically active early on is an advantage.
Starting exercise at any age, though can still improve health and outlook in life.
Staying active allows you to maintain independence and age gracefully.
Most senior adults have sleep problems.
Exercise helps in improving sleep.
Physical activity naturally tires the body.
It demands that the body gets the rest it deserves.
Strength training improves muscle and bone strength.
It is critical for senior adults to maintain muscle and bone health.
Decline in muscle and bone mass predisposes them to fractures.
This is the main reason senior citizens lose independence and end up in nursing homes.
Exercise also improves balance.
This will help in preventing a bad fall that may be a turning point in a person's life.
Thin, post menopausal women are most at risk.
Vigorous exercise benefits the heart.
People who do high intensity cardio exercises reduce their risk of heart disease.
Even people who do moderate cardio exercises can reap the heart benefits of exercise.
Also, moderate exercises are good for people with pre existing heart conditions.
To stay safe, consult your doctor before doing any exercise.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease where the cartilage in the joint wears away.
The joints become inflamed and the pain is intense.
This can certainly discourage people from exercising.
However, experts agree that basic strength training dramatically reduces arthritic pain.
This allows sufferers to increase activity levels.
Exercise helps in the management of Diabetes.
It controls weight and regulates blood sugar levels.
Studies reveal that moderate exercise lowers Diabetes risk by 58%.
If you have Diabetes, talk with your health care provider before starting any exercise.
Your exercises will depend on your health condition.
There may be other pre existing conditions that need to be considered before an exercise plan can be made.
It makes you less prone to viral infections.
It increases stamina and endurance.
Exercise increases over all fitness.
All sorts of health problems are associated with age.
Exercise is known to delay the onset of some of these problems.
Retirement age is when you harvest the fruits of a lifetime of hard work.
Make the most out of life.
Maintain independence for as long as you can.
Exercise can help you achieve this.
It is a fact of life.
Aging is a normal developmental process.
The deterioration that comes with age is inevitable.
You can, however, delay its onset.
Exercise is dubbed the fountain of youth.
To some extent, it is true.
Barring accident or illness, exercise can improve quality of life a hundredfold.
Being physically active early on is an advantage.
Starting exercise at any age, though can still improve health and outlook in life.
Staying active allows you to maintain independence and age gracefully.
Most senior adults have sleep problems.
Exercise helps in improving sleep.
Physical activity naturally tires the body.
It demands that the body gets the rest it deserves.
Strength training improves muscle and bone strength.
It is critical for senior adults to maintain muscle and bone health.
Decline in muscle and bone mass predisposes them to fractures.
This is the main reason senior citizens lose independence and end up in nursing homes.
Exercise also improves balance.
This will help in preventing a bad fall that may be a turning point in a person's life.
Thin, post menopausal women are most at risk.
Vigorous exercise benefits the heart.
People who do high intensity cardio exercises reduce their risk of heart disease.
Even people who do moderate cardio exercises can reap the heart benefits of exercise.
Also, moderate exercises are good for people with pre existing heart conditions.
To stay safe, consult your doctor before doing any exercise.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease where the cartilage in the joint wears away.
The joints become inflamed and the pain is intense.
This can certainly discourage people from exercising.
However, experts agree that basic strength training dramatically reduces arthritic pain.
This allows sufferers to increase activity levels.
Exercise helps in the management of Diabetes.
It controls weight and regulates blood sugar levels.
Studies reveal that moderate exercise lowers Diabetes risk by 58%.
If you have Diabetes, talk with your health care provider before starting any exercise.
Your exercises will depend on your health condition.
There may be other pre existing conditions that need to be considered before an exercise plan can be made.
It makes you less prone to viral infections.
It increases stamina and endurance.
Exercise increases over all fitness.
All sorts of health problems are associated with age.
Exercise is known to delay the onset of some of these problems.
Retirement age is when you harvest the fruits of a lifetime of hard work.
Make the most out of life.
Maintain independence for as long as you can.
Exercise can help you achieve this.