Healthy Living and Exercise: Live to be 100!
People today are living longer than ever before in history. With medical advancements people are able to live to be older than ever thought possible. In fact, living to be 100 years old may soon be the norm and not the exception. How can you be prepared to live to 100?
Exercise
Regular exercise can actually help to cure many of the aches and pains that happen as we age. Older adults don't need to keep up the pace they did when they were younger. However daily exercise will help you stay younger and feel better as you get older. Choose exercises that you can easily do at home. Walking is one of the best physical activities you can do. Take a daily walk around the block.
Other exercises that you can do include flexibility exercises. Simple stretching helps keep the muscles toned and will assist you in avoiding many injuries. It's best to start slowly and work your way up to a longer and more rigorous workout. There are many DVD's and television programs that cater specifically to seniors. The exercises are less strenuous and many can be done while sitting to start with.
Aerobic exercise helps keep the circulatory system working properly. This is key to good health as we age. One great way to try aerobics is water aerobics. The water helps keep stress off the joints as you exercise and the water provides the perfect amount of resistance to help keep you toned. If you have participated in activities when you were younger you can continue to keep doing them. Just try to tone them down slightly. For example running can be too harsh on older joints so try brisk walking instead. If you're new to exercise start out very slowly and always check with your doctor first.
Exercising will not only prevent future illnesses it can help to give you an overall feeling of well-being. Exercise helps your mind think more clearly and the result is that you'll not only feel better but will think better as well. If you are overweight losing some of the extra pounds will go a long way towards helping your overall health.
Healthy Diet
Exercise is a great start to a healthy old age but another necessary component is a healthy diet. Eating right is important to overall health. Good diet coupled with regular exercise is the sure way to a healthy old age. You don't need as many calories when you're older but you still need nutritious food. The body slows down as it ages so eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to keep it going. Increase fiber intake to keep your digestion functioning properly. Lower your fat to keep cholesterol levels down.
Many older adults don't like to cook for just one or two people. As a result they may not be eating properly. Try cooking a larger portion and freeze portions to eat later on. Use fresh ingredients as opposed to processed foods that can contain too many unnecessary ingredients. Cut back on red meat. Eat smaller portions of food - eat several small meals per day. This helps digestion and gives you a steady supply of fuel throughout the day.
Further Reading:
- Exercises for Adults: Getting Fit, Fast!
- Exercises for Kids: Health and Fitness Isn’t Just for Parents!
- What’s the Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercises?
- Exercises for Toddlers: Healthy Living for Kids
- Exercises for Teens: Keeping Fit and Having Fun
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