| Regular exercise is a vital part of healthy living as | | | | muscles throughout the body. |
| a senior. It not only helps keep muscles in good | | | | Strength training workouts for seniors are equally |
| condition, exercise also strengthens the body. | | | | beneficial and usually only require two to three |
| Working out is also a fun way to meet new | | | | days of working out each week. These workouts |
| people, and a terrific method of weight loss. Just | | | | build and strengthen muscles, reducing the chance |
| like workouts designed for younger generations, | | | | of injury from a fall, and improve balance. Some |
| senior workouts are beneficial to both the mind | | | | strength training programs focus on the entire |
| and the body. | | | | body, while others target a specific set of |
| Senior workouts can be simple. There is no need | | | | muscles, like the arms or legs. |
| for complex and difficult movements. There are | | | | Walking is a terrific senior workout that can be |
| some workout programs designed specifically for | | | | done anytime and anywhere with no special |
| seniors, with slow-paced exercises that gently | | | | equipment. Walking is a great way to spend time |
| increase the heart rate and strengthen muscles | | | | outdoors, it is also a wonderful workout for the |
| gradually. Building and strengthening muscles | | | | heart. Brisk walking is the best way to strengthen |
| makes the body stronger, and a strong body is | | | | muscles and raise the heart rate. To preserve |
| the best protection against injuries from slips and | | | | energy, seniors may want to alternate between |
| falls. | | | | fast-paced, brisk walking and an easier stroll. |
| There are a wide range of workout programs | | | | Walking workouts can even be used by seniors |
| available for seniors. Most gyms and fitness | | | | who may have trouble walking by only going |
| centers offer senior exercise programs, as well | | | | short distances, using a walker if needed, and by |
| as many senior centers. Home gym equipment | | | | taking lots of breaks. |
| can also be used, or one of the many exercise | | | | Not all senior workout programs involve exercise |
| videos on the market. Some of the best | | | | mats and stretching. There are many fun and |
| exercises for seniors can be performed at home | | | | enjoyable ways to stay active. Swimming, golfing, |
| or at the park with no gym membership and little | | | | and even dancing are all ways for seniors to stay |
| equipment. | | | | fit. There are many ways to make senior |
| Yoga and aerobics programs are excellent for | | | | workouts exciting. Planning group fitness activities |
| seniors. These programs are offered at many | | | | is a great way for seniors to interact socially as |
| gyms and fitness centers and are often designed | | | | well as exercise. |
| just for seniors. There are also a number of | | | | Before beginning any type of senior workout |
| videos available with senior yoga and aerobics | | | | program, always consult with a doctor first. |
| workouts. Yoga is a great workout for stretching | | | | Safety should be the primary concern, so follow |
| and extending the body, and is extremely relaxing | | | | the doctor's orders and adhere to any necessary |
| as well. An aerobic workout, on the other hand, | | | | precautions he may recommend. |
| increases the heart rate and strengthens various | | | | |