Healthy aging remains a question for people in their 50s. Well stop wondering and do something about your health. Let's admit that a lot of older people believe that exercise is no longer needed when they reach a certain age because the body is physically weak and exercising might cause injuries. It doesn't matter what your age is, the point is it's never too late to start getting fit and healthier. The body responds to physical activities at any age. Did you know that people over 65, more than any other age group, require ample fitness activities to help them maintain independence, balance and coordination? Studies show that regular exercise even during this age significantly reduces the risk of certain diseases.
Without regular physical activities, people who are over 50 may experience health problems like reduced muscle mass, strength and physical endurance, reduced cardiovascular and respiratory function, reduced bone strength, increased fat levels, high blood pressure and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Engaging in physical benefits have countless benefits like increasing the muscle mass in just a short period of time, improves bone density therefore delays or prevents bone loss, improves cardiovascular and respiratory functions, improves overall flexibility and helps in burning calories to make us lose that extra weight. Instead of staying at home the whole day and spend all your time reading, why don't you devote one or two hours a day being active. Some people even get significant results just by exercising for 30 minutes a day, 3 or 4 times a week.
Choose a workout routine that you will enjoy the most whether it's walking, body building, water aerobics or cycling. All of these exercises will give you the benefits mentioned above. Healthy eating needs to be paired with your workout routine. It doesn't make much any sense that you exercise regularly but your diet is consist of pizza, burgers, fries, junk food and ice cream. Opt for healthier alternatives like whole grain products, lean cuts of meat (grilled not fried) and increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Avoid commercial products which are high in trans fatty acids like cake mixes, cookies, muffins and margarine. Trans fat has no use but to extend product shelf life and it is said to be worst than saturated fats. Lastly, increase your water intake and forget about soda or beer. Water is the best drink you can ever have. Add lemon to your water if you want an extra zest. Water helps flush out toxins from the body.
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