Health, Exercise and Aging [1]
Research has shown that there is a correlation between “…regular, vigorous exercise and
reduction in a person’s chances of dying from heart disease and cancer, as well
as hospital admissions for serious illness.” That doesn’t mean that we have to dash around the
block or climb mountains. For me
it means jogging in the summer and fast walking the rest of the year. One of the key factors is developing a
habit I go rain or shine (and snow when it comes)
Here are the benefits of a brisk 30-minute walk for older adults:
§
Lowers blood pressure
§
Boosts ADL cholesterol
in blood
§
Reduces risk of blood
clots
§
Reduces risk of heart
attacks
§
Reduces risks of
strokes
§
Boosts metabolic rate
§
Reduces body fat,
improves lean muscle mass
§
Helps manage Type II
diabetes
§
Reduces risk of
osteoporosis
§
Improves long-term recovery from depression
On page 150 in the book cited below we are given an
ideal exercise program.
1.
Begins with a low level of activity
2.
Includes an initial warm-up, with
stretching light calisthenics.
3.
Proceeds to
leisurely walking
4.
Consists of more
strenuous exercise for 20 minutes or more.
5.
Ends with a
relaxing cool down for a period of
5 to 10 minutes of light
exercise
6.
This pattern should
be repeated at least three times a week.
Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Material was
gathered from Social
Gerontology and Organized by Nancy R, Hoonah & H. Asuman
Kiyak both from the University of
Washington. ISBN
0-205-44611-6 Thanks
to them for the information,
No comments:
Post a Comment