How To Stay Healthy While Aging

You can stay healthy while aging and the great secret to anti-aging is Exercise.

The result of the exercises is a long-term benefit, from increasing your strength to revving up your metabolism.

Aerobic exercise has shown to have considerable effects on aging and brain health in the short term.

It is low-cost and accessible to anyone.

Start a regular exercise routine by engaging in one hour of aerobic exercise every day.

4 Types of Aerobic exercise

1. Walking

2. Cycling

3. Swimming

4. Jogging

Act NOW and add a bit more each week until you do an hour of aerobic exercise daily.

The first and most important step before starting any exercise program is to consult your doctor.

10 Benefits of Aerobic activities

1. Reduce and maintain body weight.

2. Increase stamina.

3. Prevent viral illnesses.

4. Improve health and reduce illnesses.

5. Manage chronic conditions.

6. Strengthen the heart.

7. Keep arteries healthy (boost HDL and lower LDL).

8. Improve mood.

9. Remain active.

10. Live longer

Exercise and stress relief

Exercise can relieve stress.

Staying active boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.

Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being and also has stress-busting benefits.

Regular exercise improves your mood, increase your self-confidence and lower the symptoms associated with mild depression and anxiety.

Exercise can also improve your sleep, which has been disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety.

Stress increases the production of cortisol (the stress hormone), cortisol is the reason for 'mid-life memory problems and cognitive decline.

Free from stress gives you a sense of command over your body and your life.

Changes in your lifestyle cause poor health such as heart problems, diabetes and blood pressure.

All these are symptoms of modern day aging.

You can reverse these effects by Exercising.

Aerobic activity is the key to maintain optimal health and wellness while aging.

Do not think of exercise as one of the items in your to-do list.

Find the aerobic activity that you enjoy and make it part of your regular exercise routine.

Remember, any form of physical activity can help you unwind and become an important part of your approach to easing stress.

Posted by: Mo Salle

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