Benefits Of Exercising As You Age
As well as making you feel more energetic, exercise will help you maintain your independence and manage symptoms of chronic conditions and illnesses.
Benefits Of Exercising As You Age
Ageing may involve not having the same stamina or agility we enjoyed when we were younger. The good news is that getting older doesn't mean giving up physical activity!
1. Improved Bone Density
Post-menopausal women lose up to 2% of bone density each year. Strength training can actually restore the bone density and counteract this loss. This reduces the risk of falls and injuries and helps our balance! Exercise stimulates growth of osteoclasts and osteoblasts, which lowers the risk of bone fractures.
2. Relieves pain from arthritis
Moving our bodies can actually help lessen the pain and stiffness of arthritis. By strengthening the surrounding muscles of the aching joint, it takes the pressure off. It can also reduce joint inflammation and makes the joints more lubricant (which will help with the pain and stiffness). Decreases the chance of chronic diseases: Illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, colon cancer and hypertension can be protected by physical activity. If you already have one of these diseases, exercise can minimise the symptoms!
3. Makes us happy!
Exercise improves our mood! Through exercise, we can increase relaxation, ease anxiety and depression symptoms, and create an overall sense of wellbeing. Exercise produces endorphins (the ‘feel good’ hormone), which acts as a stress reliever! Physical activity can also improve our sleep, which is particularly important for older women who suffer from insomnia or disrupted sleep.
4. Helps us maintain weight
As we age, our metabolism slows down, which can lead to weight gain and difficulty maintaining a healthy weight. By exercising regularly, you can improve your metabolism and strengthen your muscles, which will make it easier for you to lose and maintain weight.
5. Enhances our mobility and balance
It is common for the body to weaken with age, which often results in the loss of independence. Physical activity improves flexibility, balance, and coordination by strengthening your muscles.
6. Strengthens your MIND!
Exercise not only strengthens your muscles and bones, it helps your mind as well! No matter what exercise you partake in, your mind is multitasking and being creative, which keeps the brain healthy and active. This can prevent cognitive decline and memory loss, which can also reduce one's chance of developing dementia.
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