PREVENT FALLS
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults. In 2014, about 1 in 3 adults aged 65 and older reported falling, and falls were linked to 33,000 deaths.
If you want to reduce the risk of falling, regular exercise may be your best bet, according to the latest recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Studies have shown that exercise programs focused on strength and resistance training, as well as balance and gait reduce seniors risk of falling.
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REDUCE THE RISK OF STROKE OR HEART ATTACK
Physical activity helps reduce heart disease symptoms for patients with heart failure, heart attacks and stroke, and it also helps to improve the age-related erosions of strength, balance, and reduces frailty that particularly affect older heart patients. It is important part of care for the growing population of older adults with heart disease.
Regular exercise can strengthen your cardiovascular system. According to the Cleveland Clinic, benefits include improved circulation, increased energy levels, reduced body fat and improved sleep quality. If you have heart disease, or want to prevent getting a heart condition in the future, add an exercise regimen to your weekly routine.
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IMPROVE BONE DENSITY
Exercise is known to increase bone density and improve bone health. However, not all exercise is equal when it comes to building strong, healthy bones or preventing osteoporosis.
Three characteristics of exercise have the largest impact on increased bone density. They are:
The magnitude of strain the exercise imparts — Exercises that fit into this category include weightlifting and gymnastics.
The rate of muscle strain the exercise is done — Consider high-impact, weight-bearing exercises that are done in repetition.
The frequency that the exercise strains the muscle — Here's where running and jumping rope fit the bill.
Increases in bone density can be had in as little as 12 to 20 minutes of weight-bearing exercise, three days a week.
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REDUCE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA
According to the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, regular physical exercise can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50 percent. What’s more, exercise can also slow further deterioration in those who have already started to develop cognitive problems. Exercise protects against Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia by stimulating the brain’s ability to maintain old connections as well as make new ones.
Build muscle to pump up your brain. Moderate levels of weight and resistance training not only increase muscle mass, they help you maintain brain health. For those over 65, adding 2-3 strength sessions to your weekly routine may cut your risk of Alzheimer’s in half.
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LIVE LONGER
It’s well established that regular exercise is good for your health, reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions.
Now, new research shows that physical fitness may provide even greater life extending benefits.
A 45-year study of men in Sweden suggests that the fitter you are at midlife, the lower your risk of death is for decades in the future.
Physical fitness may even be a better predictor of mortality than more commonly known risk factors, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to the study.
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GAIN CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE
Staying active is important at every age, but it’s particularly important as we age. During the aging process, our ability to walk, move, and balance all diminish. This can make it more challenging for seniors to tackle normal, everyday activities.
As a result, quality of life and independence may suffer. That’s why it’s key to include a variety of physical activities into daily life.
Any type of physical activity will help to promote independence in seniors. But a combination of cardiovascular, strength, balance and flexibility exercises work best to encourage good health in older adults.
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