Approaching aging with the realization that we are all aging everyday whether you are 30 or 70 the same holds true from one day to the next obviously with different intensities and different ailments but the truth of the matter is that aging affects us all, young or old. One way to deal with all that comes with getting older is staying mobile. Exercise is one of the best ways to avoid the degenerative effects of aging, avoid excess weight gain and keep the body conditioned, flexible and healthy. When one incorporates exercise in their daily routine it helps keep the mind active and the system moving. Exercising does not have to mean joining your local gym and donning the “gym appropriate” attire, it simply means moving more, this can be achieved with many different activities. The easiest, cheapest way I know is just walking more, one can aim to walk for 30 minutes every day and see what a world of difference it makes, all of a sudden you will feel more energetic and
perhaps even your mood will be lifted. The key to incorporating exercise in your daily life is realizing that you are including it even in the most unexpected activities like dancing, gardening, walking the dog, swimming or even golfing. There are other exercises that are magnificent for the mind in addition to the body and these include tai chi, yoga, Pilates, jazzercise, and even aerobic exercise which release many endorphins in the brain that naturally make you feel happy.
As in all things it is of vital importance that exercise is practiced in moderation since many negative things occur as with anything taken in excess, it is also important to note that one speak to their physician if planning to start any type of exercise program. Aerobic exercise will help you build stamina and endurance as you age and make simple things like walking up the stairs easier, and help your heart rate return to normal after a few minutes of the cessation of work. Aerobic exercise is great for the cardiovascular system since it helps tone the heart which of course is just another muscle, albeit the most powerful muscle, but none the less one that needs to be strengthened as well. So basically all in all it is in our (and our hearts) best interest to stay active.
