Senior Exercise
Senior Exercise
Senior Exercise
Discover the Benefits of Seniors Exercise
For the elderly, exercise is not just about looking good but is also important for living a longer, healthier life. There are the added bonuses of losing those extra pounds, improving the circulation and health of your heart, increasing mobility and of course feeling much stronger, that all contribute to making seniors exercise routines an absolute necessity.
Anyone who begins exercising will see many benefits, but for seniors it really is the key to a whole new lease on life. As people get older they tend to become less active and added to the natural degeneration of strength from aging, many senior citizens feel very weak, lethargic, sore in the joints and muscles and suffer from circulation related health problems. When they begin a routine of senior exercise daily they will feel like a new person!
After just a week of seniors exercise you will feel a sense of being a little stronger, and week by week this will grow as your muscles lengthen and you become leaner. Walking will again be an easy and relaxing task and your whole quality of life and mobility will increase, making you feel young again. Your confidence will increase accordingly; depression will be alleviated as you find a constant feeling of wellbeing to be your new mindset. Senior exercise is the best way to stimulate endorphins in the brain which are often likened to a natural antidepressant. Even if you are having a bad day, go to the gym and leave feeling happy, fresh and able to tackle any problems.
The idea behind seniors exercise is to keep it simple, flowing and safe for everyone of all fitness levels. Don't be put off by thoughts about it being too difficult because anyone can do it to some extent. The more regularly you practice, your coordination, flexibility and fitness will improve, making any initial embarrassments completely worth it. The truth is that everyone is so busy trying to do the workout themselves, no one has any time to bother watching what everyone else is doing, and everyone has to start somewhere.
A senior's exercise class does not include movements like jumping, over-stretching or anything complicated or jolting. The idea is to have constant movement that is gentle on the joints but still raises and maintains the heart rate. This is the point in aerobic exercise where you will burn calories, increase flexibility and improve muscle strength. For those who have aching joints because of diabetes or arthritis, seniors exercise workouts will benefit you. The best starting point for you would be water aerobics held in warm hydrotherapy pools designed to relax the muscles and workout while feeling weightless.
As long as you get the all clear from your doctor, seniors, start exercising straight away at least five times a week. Start slow and increase the amounts and pace as you progress. You will never regret it, and you can always improve how you feel by starting with a regular walk from right now! Notice how good you feel afterwards, and find out when you can visit your local fitness center for a chat.
About the Author
Nick Hurd writes about aging and baby boomer generation and how to not only cope with the changes, but live a very healthy and active life. More informatioin is available at www.youreover50.com... Fitness for seniors copyright 2007 Nicholas Hurd all rights reserved
What is the best exercise for your abs with out making your back too sore?
I'm trying to get in better shape for my senior year. I've tried many exercises. Though I try not to work my back too much because I have scoliosis. It's not severe or anything, yet I don't want to work my spine too much. They say its good to exercise your back, and I do. But right i'm focusing on my abbs. So please tell me your sugestions. Thanks.
I put my butt, legs, etc, straight up against the wall and do 200 crunches every day. I've had three children. My first child stretched my tummy out really bad, I never thought it would look the same, I lost the weight, but never the pouch, then after my 3rd, I did 200 crunches a night (amongst other body beneficial exercises) and by the 5th month, it almost looked normal again, I was amazed, it just takes time,.
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