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Thursday, March 14, 2019

The Importance of Remaining Active

older couple stretching before exercise in a park


Exercise is something that is vital for everyone to remain healthy. It is a way for you to stay fit, prevent injuries, and maintaining mental health. This is especially true for the elderly. In order to live a longer and healthier life, doctors suggest the elderly to remain as active as possible. For a senior there are many benefits to a daily exercise regiment. This includes:




        • Improving strength to help stay independent
        • Improve balance to prevent falls
        • Gives more energy
        • Prevents diseases like heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.
        • improve mood
        • Improve cognitive function 



If you are interested in learning some basic exercises there are many ways to exercise for those that are older. Staying active is something that will in long run be incredibly important to your health in the long run. Primarily the exercises aren't going to be as intensive. They can include various stretches and other low intensity exercises. To get a more in depth breakdown of potential exercises to add to your workout routine, click the link below to see the different options. 

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