We, never mind our age group need some form of exercise to keep up a healther and more fit body. It is a established fact that people that endeavor to exercise on a regular basis live longer and enjoymore productive lives and are fitter.
The seniors among us will most likely be able to do, and respond better, to some type of exercise that places lower stress on the body. This exercise in just about all instances will be low impact aerobic exercise.
When you blend a good low impact exercise plan with a cholesterol lowering diet there is a really good probability that you will see a great melioration in a individual’s over all wellness. The two things that really have an impact on the over all health is the need in most cases to lower cholesterol and a need for cardiovascular exercise through a good aerobic workouts program.
Total fitness can be achieved through a low impact exercise program which addresses the whole body wherever possible. Even those with some types of limiting impairments 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 recommend five days per week, but if you are not in shape and a little more senior you might 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 actually should talk with your doctor. This is of great importance if you’re a senior or someone with a disability.
Marly