Exercise is very important in all ages. But in old age, it has got a very special role to play. It helps to reduce the many problems of old age and assists in keeping good health. It produces fitness and helps in the reversal of ageing. The fitness got from exercise will help in maintaining vitality and youthfulness.
Benefits of Exercise
- It produces a stronger heart and healthier lungs.
- Body muscles become more efficient by converting stored fat to muscle and energy
- Leads to a slowing down of ageing
- Reduces old age health problems and joint pains
- Increase efficiency of all internal body organs
- Reduces blood pressure, blood cholesterol
- Helps in body weight reduction
- Helps to prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures
- Reduces chances for breast cancer in ladies
- Eliminates toxin and improves elasticity of skin
- Helps in reducing stress and depression
- Increases overall vitality, confidence, creativity and optimism
- Rejuvenates body and mind
Time for exercise
There is no fixed time for exercise; it depends on the convenience of the individual concerned. Early morning and evening time are both suitable for exercise.
Types of Exercises
The different types of exercise are: Brisk Walking, Cycling, Jogging, Swimming and Skipping
To achieve optimum fitness, one need to exercise for about 30 minutes.
Walking
Out of all the exercises mentioned above, brisk walking is the most ideal especially for senior citizens. It is the simplest form of exercise. It helps to reduce weight, lowers blood sugar and blood pressure. It is a powerful therapeutic tool to refresh the mind and body.
Walking is a fun and helps to manage and control tension, back ache, head ache and emotional fatigue. It is the cheapest exercise program as it does not require costly tools or equipments except a pair of .good shoes. It is ideal for conditioning the hips, thighs and stomach muscles.
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