The Truth About Exercising and Aging

The Truth About Exercising And Aging

As you get older, it becomes easier to make excuses for not exercising. But roughly 3.2 million people die each year because of physical inactivity. Regular exercise, especially for older adults, is critical.

Let Go Of The Excuses: Just Get Moving!

You can come up with a million reasons for not being physically active. Some might even be valid. But know this: Stillness is bad. Roughly 3.2 million people die each year because of

physical inactivity. Regular exercise, especially among older adults, is critical to good health.

Exercise is good for just about everyone, including older adults. Even moderate amounts of physical activity can have a big impact. Talk with your doctor first, of course. If you’ve been inactive, take it easy as you get started, say, 5-10 minutes of moderate activity each day.

Exercises that promote flexibility are in a group of four cornerstone movements (along with those that improve endurance, strength, and balance) that you should probably work on. That stiffness can be alleviated with, for example, stretching exercises that target hips,

legs, shoulders, your neck, your back … anywhere. Yoga can help, too.

Take it easy, though, and don’t stretch so far that it hurts.

If you’re not exercising now contact me and take advantage of my 2 week complimentary group training workouts.

You’ll be happy you did!

Your Health Coach, Christine!