• Lowers risk of heart disease and DM
• Increases bone density, decreasing risk of osteoporosis
• Conditions your heart and lungs
• Strengthens your muscles and bones
• Improves flexibility
• Improves cholesterol
• Reduced back pain
• Relieves stress and anxiety
• Lowers blood pressure
• Helps you sleep better
• Improves mental skills
• Helps weight control
• Helps you maintain independence as you age

EXERCISE IS THE ANSWER!

What we often attribute to aging, is due to many cases the inactivity that comes with aging – both physical and mental

• 4000 steps per day MINIMUM
  • If under age 60: 8000-10,000 or 5 miles/ day is a great goal
  • If over age 60, 6000-8000 steps per day is a great goal
• Several studies recommend: 30 min per day, working up to an hour
• Weight training (2-3 times per week)
• Balance can be done anywhere in your house (safely)
• Flexibility easily found in a gym each visit
• Walking may help prevent cognitive declines
• Walking may help lower the risk of dementia
• Those who walk, show greater brain volume
• Walking can enhance the connectivity of important brain circuits 
• Improved Oxygen to the brain

SO: GET MOVING ………………………