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Health Can Be Enhanced at Any Age!
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Seniors Enhancing Health, Embracing LifeSenior Health - Exercising SmartlyAs we experience an increase in wisdom, in turn we may experience a decrease in physical capabilities. Perhaps its nature's delicate balancing act at work, but to those that are accustomed to be on-the-go at the drop of a hat, slowing down impacts much more than physical limitations. At one point in my life, I remember after losing one of my babies that the doctor ordered me to bed for a week. During that time, I wished so badly that I could hop up and do something - anything! For a long while after going through that experience, I became the biggest volunteer - going to collect anything that anyone needed. For the first time in my life, I really appreciated and respected the ability to move. As we grow older, and experience a physical wind-down, we may be resentful, jealous of those 'that can', or feel sorry for ourselves. These are common feelings that we all embrace at one time or another in our lives - or we wouldn't be human. If you are physically unable to embrace an active lifestyle, ask your doctor to provide you with an activity routine that you may be able to do. For those in wheelchairs, even stretching activities can serve to strengthen the body while allowing a mode for releasing stress.
Aerobic Exercise - What is aerobic exercise & what can it do for the body? Aerobic exercise gets the heart rate up. An example is a brisk walk. Benefits of aerobic exercise include:
Before you venture out on an aerobic walk-about:
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