Benefits of regular EXERCISING

MAKE IT A HABIT!

There is no way getting around it - exercising is one of the key ingredients of healthy aging and contributes to both physical and mental health. Aerobic and strength training impacts every cell of one's body, thus helping to reduce aging.

Suggestions:

Aerobic Activity - perform moderate-intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 30 minutes, 5 days a week, or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for 20 minutes- 3 days per week. Combinations of moderate and vigorous activity may be performed to meet these suggested guidelines.

Resistance Exercise - engage in a muscle strengthening activity as least twice a week on non-consecutive days. This exercise should involve the major muscle groups and resistance weight that allows 10-15 repetitions for each exercise with a moderate to high effort.

Flexibility - engage in exercises that increase flexibility on at least two days a week for 10 minutes.

Balance - Older adults who face a substantial risk from falls should perform exercises that maintain or improve balance, such as yoga or tai chi. Older adults with chronic conditions or low fitness levels should work with their healthcare provider to develop an exercise plan

Exercising:

Helps you maintain a normal weight by increasing your metabolism.

Reduces your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes and obesity.

Keeps joints, tendons and ligaments flexible so it's easier to move about.

Reduces 'Some' of the effects of aging, contributing to your mental well-being and helps fight depression.

Helps relieve stress and anxiety.

Increases your energy and endurance.

Walking:

is an aerobic and weight-bearing (works against the force of gravity) exercise, so it is good for your heart and helps prevent osteoporosis. More....