The Amazing Heath Benefits Of Exercise For Seniors
Exercising at home is now more easy and accessible for everyone, including older adults. Many seniors neglect exercising as they age due to a number of reasons such as limiting beliefs about their age, chronic pain, joint pain, or simply due to habits from being years into retirement. It can be difficult for some to start a new habit of exercising when they have been sedentary for a number of years. The good news is that exercising does not have to mean going to the gym and lifting iron 7 days a weeks, it can absolutely be done in the comfort of your own home and neighborhood. There are so many different types of exercise, so it is important to find something that you truly enjoy when you do it. The reason it should be enjoyable is so that you are more likely to stick to it and make it a everyday habit. Exercise also doesn’t means sweating buckets for hours on end, it can be even a 10 to 15 minute brisk walk around the block. It important to be creative with the exercise you decide to implement in your daily routine.
You may be wondering what is all the hype about exercising? Take a look at the reasons below, some may pleasantly surprise you!
1. The Best Sleep: Exercise helps us fall into deeper more restful sleep. It also helps with you falling asleep sooner. The more sleep you get, the more your body will thank you as this is the best time for the body to heal and regenerate itself during restful sleep.
Boosted Mental Health: Exercise promotes blood flow to not only the body, but to the brain. When we get this rush of blood flow, it helps with releasing powerful hormones that make us feel incredible, such as endorphins. This hormone is turn can help ward off feelings of depression and anxiety. Exercise can help improve our mental health so we may not need to take medications instead.
Stronger Mobility and Independence: When your muscles and bones are strong from exercising, it will help with your ability to stand, walk and overall move. Being able to do this as we age is so key to ensuring we maintain our independence as we age.
Stability and Fall Prevention: Falls usually occur in the elderly from weak and underused muscle use. Falls usually end badly for most, causing fractures and for people to be bed ridden for extended periods of times due to injury. Exercising will keep your muscles strong and active all over your body which will ensure you will be less likely to fall.
Heart Health: Regular exercise, especially cardio, plays a vital role in preventing heart disease, managing diabetes, and strengthening bones, crucial for better health.
Social Engagement: Exercise does not need to be done in solitude. You can have your caregiver companion do them with you. Whether it is walking, lifting weights, dance class or yoga, it is a great way to get in movement as well as get a boost of dopamine when doing it with others.
7. Reduced Pain Sensation – Exercise can help with alleviating pain symptoms. Movement helps with stagnant blood flow in achy joints thereby bringing in fresh blood flow with nutrients for healing and repairing.
More and more research has been filtering out showing us that regular exercise isn’t just about physical health, it significantly enhances your quality of life, emotional well-being, and cognitive function.
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