Exercise

When it comes to staying youthful and healthy, nothing is of more value than exercise. A well thought-out exercise program can:

• help slow the aging process
• improve flexibility
• firm sagging muscles
• guard against osteoporosis
• help you lose weight or maintain your ideal weight
• reduce the risk of injury from a fall
• lower your risk of diabetes
• alleviate stress
• ease arthritis
• stop depression
• make you feel that you have achieved something

Three kinds of exercise contribute to a well-rounded exercise program that fully benefits your body. These are aerobic activity, strength training and flexibility exercises. You don’t have to run a marathon every week to keep fit; most fitness experts agree that moderate, regular exercise is enough to keep your body in shape and your mind invigorated. Recent studies have indicated that the good effects of smaller amounts of activity/exercise undertaken throughout the day are cumulative.

Yoga and Tai Chi are some excellent options!

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Physical activity not only improves muscle tone and flexibility it also:

• increases blood circulation, improving the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells
• enhances the drainage of lymphatic tissue waste, thereby helping to remove toxins from the system, and
• helps the digestive system to process food better, reducing bloating and constipation.

Please consult your doctor or other healthcare practitioner if you plan to significantly change your exercise routine.