While a balanced diet and nutrition are imperative to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, physical activity is one of the best ways to preserve or improve overall health and well-being.
Below are a few helpful tips to boost your physical fitness.
DID YOU KNOW that practicing easy resistance and strength training exercises can encourage muscle mass in older adults, greatly improve mobility, and reduce the severity of several health risks that are commonly associated with aging?
According to the National Institute on Aging, one of the biggest factors that influence loss of our physical abilities as we age is the loss of muscle mass and strength, also known as sarcopenia. Resistance or weight training is critical as we age, particularly past age 35, as it builds muscles and reduces the loss of muscle mass.
DID YOU KNOW that in order to see considerable health benefits, health experts recommend that adults do “moderate-intensity” exercise for at least 150 minutes a week, with roughly 75 minutes of “vigorous-intensity” high-impact physical activity per week?
DID YOU KNOW that you can still manage physical exercise through simple daily activities, even when you do not have time for the gym or exercise classes?
Walking: Walking is an optimal form of exercise that you can conveniently fit into your daily schedule. A few simple ways to incorporate extra steps into your day are: taking the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator, walking for 30 minutes in place watching television, or going for a brisk walk after dinner.
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Yard work: Maintaining your yard or home can be a great way to engage your muscles. Whether mowing the lawn, planting, raking leaves, or even gardening, these activities will get your blood flowing and help you break a sweat while doing so.