As Winter fades away and Spring approaches and the weather gets warmer, many of us start to think about exercising more.\u00a0 Unfortunately, for many older adults, there are some myths and misconceptions that stop them from exercising.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Myth #1: I\u2019m Too Old to Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact: <\/strong>You\u2019re never too old to get moving and improve your health! \u00a0Fitness is important at all stages of life but even more so as we age. \u00a0In fact, adults who become active later in life often show greater physical and mental improvements than their younger counterparts.<\/p>\n Myth #2: Exercising Only Benefits the Body<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/strong> Regular physical activity helps you look and feel younger and stay independent longer. It also lowers your risk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood pressure, and obesity. \u00a0Because our body releases endorphins when we exercise, it is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment. \u00a0The mood-enhancing benefits of exercise can be just as great at 70 or 80 as they were at 20 or 30.<\/p>\n Myth #3: Exercise Puts Me at Risk of Falling Down<\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/strong> Regular exercise, by building strength and stamina, prevents loss of bone mass and therefore improves balance, actually reducing your risk of falling. \u00a0Additionally, preventing the loss of bone mass reduces the risk of fractures.\u00a0 Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, climbing stairs, or dancing are great ways to help prevent the loss of bone mass.\u00a0 Additionally, as you flex and stretch with exercise you will be keeping your muscles strong and flexible.<\/p>\n There are four types of exercise, all of which you should try to include in your routine:<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, if you have any doubts about your ability to perform certain exercises, or if you feel negative health effects, such as chest pains, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, difficulty with balance, or nausea, you should contact your doctor.<\/p>\n If you or a loved one are considering home care in the Lowcountry, please contact our client care team at SYNERGY HomeCare of the Lowcountry today at (843) 310-1078.<\/strong><\/p>\n As Winter fades away and Spring approaches and the weather gets warmer, many of us start to think about exercising more.\u00a0 Unfortunately, for many older adults, there are some myths and misconceptions that stop them from exercising.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-senior-living"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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