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Seniors – Time to get exercising!

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Your Heart Desires It:

 

And so does the rest of your body. Exercise helps develop a healthy heart and lungs, increases bone density and strengthens muscles. Vigorous exercise increases your breathing rate, makes you sweat and gets your heart pumping faster. This improves heart function, lowers blood pressure and blood cholesterol and burns excess body fat. Being overweight and out of shape forces the heart to work harder, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Look Great, Feel Better:

 

Exercise helps your metabolism work much more smoothly and efficiently. This allows your body to flush out toxins and wastes quickly and effectively, giving you radiant health and clear, glowing skin. You’ll see the difference after only a few weeks.


Beat Bugs, Disease And Injuries:

 

Regular exercise bolsters your immune system, so you’re better prepared to fight off coughs and colds. It is an essential part of preventing diseases such as diabetes and improves chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma.

 

Chase Away The Blues:

 

Feeling down? Anxious? Aerobic exercise such as running works on a part of the brain that effects mood by releasing powerful hormones called endorphins. Even a 20 minute run or brisk walk will uplift your mood, calm your nerves and banish the blues.

 

Energize:

 

The more active you are, the more energy you’ll have for hours afterwards to beat fatigue. You may not feel this right away, but after a few weeks of an active lifestyle, your body will kick into overdrive, speed up your metabolism and you’ll have more energy than ever. And you’ll sleep better.

 

Boost Your Brain Power:

Your heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood through your body every time you exercise. This delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your brain helping you think more clearly, focus better and be more alert.


Be Friendly To Your Future Self:

 

People who exercise regularly live longer, fuller lives. An active lifestyle lowers your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and cancer. It is never too late or too early to start exercising.


Get Motivated:

 

It takes discipline to set a goal and reach it with patience, dedication and plain hard work. Boost your self esteem as you take charge of your lifestyle choices and meet your exercise goals. With your new-found confidence, strength, and energy gain, you’ll be better equipped to meet all your goals.

 

Socialize And Have Fun:

 

Beat boredom and add some variety to your day with new activities. Take a walk in your neighborhood or head to the hills for a hike with your friends and family. Take along a friend and learn a new sport such as tennis or racquetball, together.

 

And It’s Free!

 

Well, almost. Just head outdoors and enjoy the fresh air while you take a walk, ride a bike or rollerblade. Explore your neighborhood and city. You can enjoy all the physical, mental and emotional benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle with as little as 20 minutes of exercise a day



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