We all probably know of at least one senior citizen who seems to defy the laws of aging and remains in top physical shape well beyond their peers. We also tend to dismiss this person as genetically gifted or just unusual. However, research, and more and more seniors, are showing us that this doesn’t have to be the case. Many of the declines in fitness with age are due to lack of use, not just the normal aging process.
While it’s true that as we age we have to work harder than the young, a lot of the declines that we attribute to aging may be reversed with fitness training.
Exercise Improves Quality of Life for Seniors
Exercise helps prevent Alzheimer’s
A new study
published today adds to the growing evidence that exercise – particularly if it starts early and is maintained over time - is beneficial
in preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The new study focused on the physical activity levels of older people when they were
middle aged and concludes being physically active in midlife can significantly decrease the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Reference: SeniorJournal.com