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Exercise is not just for the young! Studies show that, in the long term, older adults in all age groups hurt their health far more by not exercising than by exercising. As a rule, older people should stay as physically active as they can. The good news is that just about every older adult can safely do some form of physical activity at little or no cost. And they don't have to exercise in a public place or use expensive equipment, if they don't want to. Fitness Over Fifty is the National Institute on Aging's guide to getting started. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just because they have aged. More likely, it is because they have become inactive. Fitness Over Fifty offers practical advice about the four areas that are important for staying healthy and independent: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. 200 b/w photos. Fitness Over Fifty includes:
• Exercise safety tips
• Ways to get—and stay—motivated
• Strength, endurance, and balance exercises
• Tips on stretching and increasing flexibility
• Daily, weekly, and monthly exercise and nutrition records and more! |
