Exercise at Later Age is Equally Beneficial

Posted by admin On September - 6 - 2010

Exercise at Later Age is Equally BeneficialExercise is a way to good health. Exercising is advised at every age and cannot be avoided too. If you start exercising in your 40s or 50s or even 60s, it is never too late. People at this age can take up proper bone agility exercises, cardio exercises and aerobic fitness regimen to take care of arthritis and cancer to an extent. One can’t lay back and become a couch potato because you were an athlete in your 20s. On the other side, it is slightly difficult for those who have never been into sports activities.

From timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Exercising in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s is like saving for your retirement, experts say. Starting early is money in the bank, but even late bloomers can reap astonishing benefits.

“Aerobic fitness, bone health, agility, you may be able to catch up. It’s remarkable to see the things people can actually do.” Smith, a physician at Philadelphia Children’s Hospital, said studies have shown that even octogenarians can double their strength with weight training. “There’s good evidence that among people who have arthritis, the stronger have less pain, and that getting fit decreases the chance of having cancer,” she said.

They are not aware of their body moments and might end up with fractured limbs or muscle aches. Therefore it is always advised to go for training sessions and repeat for at least 3-4 weeks for any difference in strength. Including daily activities in your routine such as taking a walk along with your dog and being active in any other way will serve the purpose.

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