Seniors and Exercise — It’s Never Too Late to Get Started

It’s one of the oldest pieces of health advice in the book: regular exercise is one of the major keys to living a healthy, happy life. But actually putting in the time for physical activity is difficult. This is true regardless of age, but it’s a special challenge for seniors — the group that stands to benefit the most from the addition of regular exercise to a daily routine. One major misconception that exists is that after a certain age, exercise just isn’t worth it anymore. As it turns out, nothing could be further from the truth! The Challenges for Seniors Some of the reasons seniors avoid exercise include: - The presence of more frequent illness - Concerns about falls and/or injuries - A belief that it will cause more harm than good - The belief that exercise will waste precious energy - It’s not a productive use of precious time Truthfully, these are all actually great reasons for seniors to start exercising; not avoid it! Exercise can make the body much stronger and m
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