November 10, 2007

Exercise Tips For Seniors

It's important for people of all ages, especially seniors, to stay active. According to the Centers for Disease Control, being physically active can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease and decreases the risk of colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. Physical activity also helps control weight:; contributes to healthy bones, muscles and joints; relieves the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and can devrease the need for hospitalizations, physician visits and medications. Indeed, there's a lot riding on incorporating exercise into your lifestyle.

There's no better time than now to start exercising. Be sure to check with your doctor before increasing your physical activity especially if you have a chronic disease or family history of chronic disease, chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, blood clots, infections or fever, joint swelling, hip surgery or a hernia.
Here are some tips to help you get started!
Don't just jump into a fitness routine. First, stretch your arms, legs and back. Start off slowly, gradually increasing the pace of your exercise. Don't do too much too soon or you will hurt yourself. For example, start with 10 minutes of walking before going to 20 and then […]