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FUN FITNESS EASY EXERCISES TO KEEP YOU MOVING
The importance of regular exercise — especially for the older folks among us ― cannot be overstated. According to research published in BioMed Research International, physical activity improves mental well-being and quality of life. On top of that, being physically fit helps protect us against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. None of that changes the fact that exercise can be grueling, miserable, and generally inconvenient. However, there are fun ways to exercise that reap the same benefits.
Here are some fun, engaging activities to help you stay physically active and mentally fit.
until you are on your tip toes, then slowly lower yourself back down.
Toe Lifts This simple exercise helps
Farmer’s Walk If you want to make strides toward being physically fit, then the farmer’s walk may be the perfect exercise for you. Best of all, it is simple and easy to do. While holding dumbbell weights in each hand, walk forward slowly. Then, turn around and walk back. You can do it at home,
strengthen your ankles and improve the strength of your leg’s tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Also vital, it can help strengthen your Achilles tendon, which is the largest and most important tendon we have. To do toe lifts, simply hold onto a chair, stand up slowly, and place your feet hip-width apart. Raise your heels
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