Exercise and Aging
Regardless of your age, you should be preparing for your “Golden Yearsâ€. This is true in all aspects of life. You save money for your retirement, why aren’t you preserving your body so it will work its best for the rest of your life.
The LA Times reported on a Swedish study of 3,206 seniors (65 years and older). The study found that those seniors who exercised at least once per week lowered their risk of death in the 12-year study period by 40%.
The study by the Karolinska Institute was published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine. It showed that even the occasional exerciser could benefit.
According to the head of the International Council on Active Aging, Colin Milner, says, “Many of the chronic health conditions that we experience as we age are from disuse not from aging. Exercise can retard the onset of many of those conditions.â€
Start slowly and don’t overdo it. You should discuss your plans with your doctor and if you are not experienced, you should consider discussing your goals with a trainer to avoid overuse injuries.
