Vintage Magazine - April 2013 - Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

The following is an excerpt from seniorjournal.com -
People are living longer and are in better physical condition
than their predecessors because today’s senior citizens are
more aware of the need to remain physically active into their
“Golden Years”.
Whether you are a senior yourself or you are looking for ways
to help the seniors in your life live longer, healthier lives, it
is important to remember that physical fitness can benefit
people of all ages and physical conditions.
Successful exercise programs for seniors generally fall into
four main categories:
• Endurance
• Strength
• Balance
• Flexibility
By finding activities that incorporate attention to each of these
areas, seniors will see benefits in every area of their lives,
even if they have had an inactive lifestyle previously.
Exercise benefits everyone, but in some ways, older adults
have even more to gain when they make a decision to get fit
and create their routines to stay fit.
Lowered risk for heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure,
and high cholesterol levels have been linked to physical
fitness. Managing and treating or preventing other diseases
like breast and colon cancer and osteoporosis also have
been connected to one’s overall fitness.
Everyone is different, but your doctor will know your medical
condition and history as well as any limitations you may
have. By discussing the degree and intensity of the exercise
program, together you can agree on what has the potential to
work best.
Seniors should start slowly to discover a comfort threshold
and then increase from there. Finding a buddy to work out
with makes things even more fun. This workout partner could
be a friend or family member or you can join an organized
fitness program to keep motivated and to establish a routine
that will not only make you feel better overall, but will give
you something to look forward to each day or week.
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Vintage encourages our readers to develop the habit of regular
exercise. Walking is by far the easiest, and cheapest activity to
engage in. Make use of the free exercise equipment erected on
many recreational grounds throughout our country. The gym at
the Central Bank is an option which comes with the benefit of
supervision and assistance in developing an exercise routine.
Keep in mind that along with exercise, proper nutrition and
sufficient rest should be included in the habit. Include your
doctor in the decision making process. We need you around to
celebrate retirement for many years to come.
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