| If you are 55 years or older and looking for good | | | | it is important you start every session off the |
| exercise ideas, this article will be very helpful for | | | | right way. Stretching is very important. The best |
| you. We will look at the benefits of fitness for | | | | way to start a routine is to begin with about 5 |
| seniors and which exercises are best and how to | | | | minutes of a cardio exercise to get your body |
| do them to avoid injury. | | | | warmed up. Next, go through a series of |
| As your bodies age there are many physical | | | | stretching exercises. After this you will be ready |
| changes that take place. But just like when were | | | | to begin your fitness workout. |
| younger the need to exercise remains. The | | | | When you choose an exercise program to |
| problem seniors all too often get caught up on the | | | | become involved in be sure to pick something |
| advice that health professionals suggest which is | | | | that you will find fun and stimulating. Also if you |
| over their head. We are told we must exercise 5 | | | | get dizzy or light headed switch to something else. |
| times a day, for at least an hour per day. That | | | | Here are the top exercises ideas for seniors |
| couldn't be further from the truth. This | | | | 1. Swimming. Swimming is very low impact and |
| information actually has a negative effect for | | | | great for the joints. It can help with cardio fitness |
| seniors. They think they can't possibly exercise | | | | and help to tone muscles. Water aerobics are |
| that much and then do not exercise at all. | | | | offered by many gyms and can also be a great |
| Here is the point-any exercise is good for you. | | | | social event where new friends can be made. |
| Even if you only exercise in some form or | | | | 2. Strength Training. Lifting weights can be very |
| another a couple times a week, it is better than | | | | helpful for seniors as it will help to retain muscle |
| no exercise at all. Any form of exercise will help | | | | mass that goes away as we age. Retaining |
| increase your physical and mental well being. | | | | strength in arms, back, core and legs will help a |
| Before beginning any exercise program it is | | | | senior s do better with everyday activities. |
| always best to talk with your physician first and | | | | 3. Yoga. Yoga can be a great form of exercise |
| get their advice. The can help set you on the right | | | | form of exercise for seniors and can help with |
| path so you choose the exercises that will best fit | | | | circulation, flexibility, range of motion, strength |
| your physical situation. | | | | and,mental well being. |
| Here's why exercise is so good for seniors: | | | | 4. Walking. Walking is still considered a great form |
| - Provides a feeling of youthfulness | | | | of exercise for seniors. Walking is easy to do and |
| - Increases self confidence | | | | is the most natural form of exercise. This can be |
| - Can help to slow down or diminish the effects | | | | done in a gym or just about anywhere outdoors |
| of chronic illness | | | | or even a shopping mall. Walking is good for |
| - Increase flexibility | | | | burning calories and cardio fitness and retaining |
| - Lower cholesterol | | | | strength in the legs. |
| - Lower blood pressure | | | | Now the idea is to get off the couch and get |
| - Reduce inflammation | | | | moving. Your physical and mental well being will |
| - Overcome depression | | | | improve with the right exercise and as you have |
| - Increase energyAs a senior when you exercise | | | | learned you can slow down the aging process. |