Fitness and Exercise for the Older Adult

Fitness and Exercise and the Older Adult

We may not like it,but yes we are all going to
became old at some stage,so we have to keep ourselves
fit and mobile.This is some of things that we can
all do.Fitness and exercise are not just for children
and young people. Older adults can reap mountains of
benefits from becoming engaged in a regular
program promoting fitness and exercise, and many
older adults are doing so. In fact more older
adults are taking fitness and exercise seriously
now than in recent decades.

Mall walking is a popular fitness and exercise
activity for older adults. Brisk walking is one
of the best forms of exercise people can do for
themselves. Shopping malls offer consistent
temperature and protection from the elements. If
it is raining,snowing or sleeting outside, you can still
walk in the mall, getting all the benefits of a
fitness and exercise program without having to
brave inclement weather.

Swimming is another popular fitness and exercise
method many older adults enjoy. Swimming exercises
every muscle in the body, but is easy on the knees
and joints. While many older adults enjoy swimming
laps, others have incorporated water-based
calisthenics into their fitness and exercise
programs, with great results.

The baby boom generation are getting
older, with many baby boomers now reaching
retirement age. This generation though is
different from preceding generations. Baby boomers
tend to live longer, and are more concerned about
health. More baby boomers watch their diets, try to control their weight and make fitness and
exercise a regular part of their lives than they
have in past generations.

Add to that the advancements made in medical treatments and
these baby boomers can expect to live for many
years to come. Fitness and exercise will continue
to play a major role in their lives.

Of course, fitness and exercise are not the only
factor to be concerned with. Diet also plays a
part. A high fiber diet, with most carbohydrates
coming from whole grains and protein coming from
more lean portions of meat to limit fat also
contribute to health. When proper diet and fitness
and exercise are linked the result more often than
not is a healthy person, no matter what the age.
Combining fitness and exercise with proper
nutrition is a win win situation for everyone
involved.


Barrie Edwards