As we get older our bodies become more fragile and we may feel like we don’t have the strength or stamina to get out and exercise. However, even in the face of old age, it’s important to get our bodies moving to preserve and improve our health. Some people over the age of 65 are just giving up, assuming that they’ll never again see the good shape they were in during their younger years. The truth is they are dead wrong!
As our bodies age, we do not recover from physical exertion as quickly as we once did. Do you remember how resilient you were when you were young? Perhaps you could run for miles, play tennis for hours, lift weights or even chop wood in your parents’ backyard! Nowadays, many of those actions might seem unthinkable to you. Challenge yourself to revisit a more youthful state of mind. Sure, you may not be able to run a marathon, swing an ax, or pump iron like you once did, but there are many activities you can still perform to keep your body feeling young and healthy. As mentioned before, it takes a lot longer to recover from stress being placed on your body now than it used to. With that said, you simply have to increase your physical fitness level over time. Continue reading ‘Exercise For Folks Over 65’ »