Exercises Help Seniors Look Great, Feel Good At any Age

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Exercises Help Seniors Look Great, Feel Good At
any Age 
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Summary

• You are never too old to do workouts. See how
  seniors can benefit from a regular workout. 
• Regular exercise is beneficial for both the
  physical and mental health of seniors. It
  improves their mobility, memory, hearts health,
  sleep, balance and flexibility which tends to
  decline as they age. 
• According to NIHSenior Health, a simple activity
  or light workout is enough to enhance the health
  of people who are frail or who have diseases that
  accompany aging.

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• However, many older adults have various
  misconceptions about exercises. Many of them
  think that workouts can make them prone to the
  risk of falling down while other just don't like
  the idea because of their aches and pains. Some
  seniors shy away from exercises because they
  think they are too old.
• If you are one of those skeptical people, keep
  in mind that exercise cant harm your aged body
  in any way. Instead, it keeps you in a shape and
  maintains your vitality.

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How Exercise Benefit Seniors Mental and Physical
Health

• Below is a list of how doing daily exercises can
  be useful for the physical and mental health of
  seniors.
• Physical Health Benefits
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• Ideal for Weight Management
• Generally, seniors face weight related problems
  as they age due to decreased mobility rate. They
  put on excessive weight that can lead to mobility
  issues and heart diseases. A sudden weight loss
  cant be considered good either as it can
  triggers depression, dementia, gastrointestinal
  issues and hypothyroidism. This is why
  maintaining an ideal weight is extremely
  important for seniors.

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Minimizing the Chances of Illness and Chronic
Diseases

• Daily workouts can improve immunity, bone
  density, blood pressure and digestive system,
  which in turns reduces the risks of Alzheimer's
  disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease,
  osteoporosis, and certain cancers.
• Improving Mobility, Balance and Flexibility
• Exercise enhances strength, flexibility and
  posture, which are beneficial for balance,
  coordination, and minimizing the risk of falls.
  It also eases the symptoms of the chronic
  conditions like arthritis.

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Mental Health Benefits 

• Improving Sleep
• Exercise improves sleep quality of the elders as
  it reduces the stress and tires them out.
  Eventually, a senior can sleep soundly and feel
  refreshed and energetic when waking up.
• Improving Mood and Self-Confidence 
• Exercise makes the body release endorphins that
  are useful in releasing stress. Regular workout
  calms down anxiety, depression and the feeling of
  sadness.
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Benefitting the Brain

• Exercise also improves the brains functionality,
  thereby minimizing memory loss, cognitive
  decline, and dementia. Staying active is also
  useful to control brain disorders such as
  Alzheimer's disease.
• What are the Exercises Ideas for Seniors?
• Here are some workouts that can be part of
  seniors exercise plan
• Yoga, Tai Chi, and posture exercises for improved
  balance.
• Walking, stair climbing, cycling, dancing for
  improved endurance and reduced fatigue.
• Lifting weights or using a resistance band for
  improved strength.
• Stretching workouts for improved flexibility

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NOTE 

• You can do simple walking and physical movements
  if you cant manage to do these workouts.
• Chair bound people can do chair aerobics, chair
  yoga and stretching to improve range of motion
  and flexibility.
• Please consult your physician or a fitness expert
  to choose the right set of workouts for you.

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