Let’s be honest growing older is not for the faint of heart! With that being said we are thankful that exercising can help us age a little bit more gracefully. Check out the list below to see how exercise will help you age gracefully!
Benefits of Exercise As You Age:
Improved Endurance: Exercise (including cardio and strength) increases our cardiovascular strength. Increasing our cardiovascular strength will make every day tasks like gardening, walking up a flight of stairs, or household chores feel much similar.
Improved Bone Health: Weight training exercises reduce the risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia. When bones are put under extra stress from weight bearing exercises our body reacts by building more bone mass which prevents bone injuries.
Improved Balanced: Unfortunately balancing becomes more difficult as we age. Exercising improves core and stability muscle strength and flexibility. The benefit to balance training is you will be able to react and fall more gracefully preventing injuries.
Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion: Full range of motion in our joints is necessary to limit joint pain and injuries. Strength training, stretching, and myofascial release are all necessary to obtain full range of motion in our joints. Your personal trainer will help create an exercise routine that includes all of the necessary steps to ensure joint health.
Improved Sleep: Sleep is extremely important as we age and thankfully regular exercise helps promote healthy sleep habits. Exercise is known to help you fall asleep quicker and reach a deep sleep faster which will help you wake up well rested.
Improved Mood: While exercising your body releases natural chemicals including endorphins which create a sense of happiness to spread throughout your body. Exercise is also known to reduce depression.
There are many more ways exercising can benefit you as you age but we are aware starting an exercise routine can be intimidating. Allow a personal trainer at Live Fit to create a workout routine that includes strength training, cardio, and stretching. To learn more about personal training and how it could benefit your life call Chris today!
