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1. Protect Your Heart
2. It’s National Gratitude Month!
Good Fats vs. Bad Fats
3. Vegan Butternut Squash Chili
Are Carbohydrates Bad for Your Heart?
4. Low-Impact Exercise for Aging Adults
A LIFE-CHANGING SECRET The Benefits of Low-Impact Activity for Aging Adults
Yoga Yoga improves your flexibility, builds your muscles, strengthens your core, and increases your
As we age, it's important to remain active and maintain a healthy combination of strength training, aerobic activity, and flexibility exercises. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aging adults benefit greatly from regular exercise. However, there may be certain movements you can no longer safely do, or your range of motion may not be what it used to be when you were younger. Low-impact activity is a great way to reduce the strain exercise can put on your joints while still allowing your body to reap the benefits. If you’re looking for some fresh workouts to incorporate into your routine, here are some that include strength and resistance training, proper stretching practices, aerobic exercise, and beneficial mobility work. Strength Training Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about bench-pressing 150 pounds! Instead, situps, pullups, wall pushups, squats, single-leg stands, and stair climbing are all different types of low-impact body weight exercises that you can do at home without any equipment. They will help you burn body fat and reverse muscle loss. If you’d like to incorporate strength training, opting for hand weights is a great option.
joint mobility. If you’re new to yoga, don’t worry — there are many yoga programs specifically designed for new yogis or older adults.
Pilates Similar to yoga, Pilates is extremely gentle on your joints, but it incorporates a bit more strength training. The focus is on your core, but Pilates also works your arms and legs while also improving your flexibility and posture. It can be done with or without equipment such as yoga balls, rings, and weights. Aerobic Activities Endurance activities such as swimming, jogging, walking, and biking are all great options for boosting your cardiovascular function and building stamina. According to the CDC, adults who are 65 years or older should get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week — or 30 minutes five times a week. Staying active into your golden years is essential for your mental and physical health. It can prevent health complications and help you keep up with your children and grandchildren for years to come.
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