Seniors' Guide to Fitness
Many of us have elderly parents who are becoming
increasingly frail and weakened with age. The
following articles will give you information that
you may be able to use to encourage your elderly
parents to start moving to increase their muscular
strength and balance, creating a greater sense of
independence.
What Kinds of Activities Improve Health and Ability?
Four types of exercises help older adults gain
health benefits.
The benefits of exercise for seniors
he following is the
second part in a special report presented on the benefits of exercise for the
elderly. Before commencing any exercise programme you should consult your
doctor.
Is it safe
for me to exercise?
"Too old" and "too
frail" are not, in and of themselves, reasons to prohibit physical activity. In
fact, there aren’t very many health reasons to keep older adults from becoming
more active.
Safety checkpoints for seniors
You have already read
about precautions you should take if you have a chronic condition. Other
circumstances require caution, too. You shouldn’t exercise until checking with a
doctor if you have:
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