Aerobic Exercise, For All Age Groups
We, never mind our age group require some form of physical exercise to keep up a healther and healthier body. It is a established fact that people that endeavor to exercise regularly live longer and enjoymore productive lives and are healthier.
The seniors amongst us will most likely be capable to do, and respond better, to some type of exercise that puts lower stress on the body. This exercise in almost all instances will be low impact aerobic exercise.
When you combine a effective low impact exercise program with a cholesterol lowering diet there is a very good probability that you will see a great melioration in a individual’s over all health. The two things that really have an impact on the over all health is the need in most instances to lower cholesterol and a need for cardiovascular exercise through a good aerobic workouts program.
Total physical fitness can be achieved through a low impact exercise program which deals with the whole body wherever possible. Even those with some types of limiting disabilities can be involved in some type of low impact exercises.
To have a beneficial low impact exercise program you should exercise (cardiovascularly) at least three days per week. A few advocate five days per week, but if you’re not in shape and a little more senior you may want to stay with the three times per week schedule.
Irrespective of your physical condition, before you start or add to your excercise program, you really should talk with your doctor. This is of great importance if you are a senior or someone with a disability.
Marly