At older ages, an active healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise not only maintain joint flexibility, allow longer to remain independent and will slow down the signs of aging, but it can also help to increase energy, to cope with some symptoms of the disease and prevent the occurrence of age-related pains.
Besides good effects for the body, exercise will also help preserve mental acuity, reaction, memory, and a good mood. Physical activity is your ticket to a healthy old age. If you have difficulties with mobility, disability, weight problems, injuries or diabetes, then you certainly should be careful with the selection of exercises. However, this is not a reason to give up on fitness. The doctor can certainly help you choose the type of activity which will accommodate your specific needs.
Difficulties in fitness for 60+
- You may experience problems with the maintenance of regular exercise, or a probability of failure;
- You might feel insecure because of illness, injury or fear to get hurt;
- For a person who is not familiar with fitness it may be simply not clear where to begin;
- Finally, you can consider yourself too old and frail, or think that the exercise is not created for you.
While this all may seem good reasons for not training, in reality, your age is not a reason to stop living an active life. You can choose the type of activity that does not require you to undue stress. Even attachment to the house is not a hindrance to the movement for improving health.
Myths about fitness for seniors
Most of the older people, who have decided to increase their physical pressure, encounter misleading information which prevents them from carrying out their plan:
The myth of the inevitability of painful old age
There’s no sense in physical exercise for the elderly because I will still get older.” Exactly fitness can help you delay impotence and avoid such troubles, as diabetes, colon cancer, hypertension, obesity, senile, etc.
The myth of the necessity of peace
We need to keep our energy and rest more.” Studies show that a sedentary lifestyle is particularly harmful to people over 50 and the impact of inactivity on the body is increasing every year. Exactly omission is often the reason that older people lose the ability to do many things on their own.
The healthy load will significantly reduce the likelihood of hospitalization and the use of drugs, which will also prolong your life. By the way, be sure to download the guide by Cody Sipe and Dan Ritchie. It will help you forget about the old times once and forever.
The myth of fragility
Doing fitness, I can fall down.” In fact, physical activity helps to prevent bone loss and improves the balance and speed of reaction, actually reducing the risk of falling and injury.
The myth of the missed time
It is too late. That would be 10 years ago… ” You just cannot be too old for a healthy lifestyle. If you have never engaged in anything like this, start with a slow walk or other gentle activities.
The myth of inferiority
I have limited mobility and cannot exercise while sitting.” Of course, people chained to a chair, enlisting the aid of a cane or walker, to need special training mode. However, you can still lift light weights, perform simple stretching and do “sit-down” aerobics. In any case, it can help you increase the range of motion, improve muscle tone and help fight cardiovascular disease.
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