WHAT ISN’T A PILL THAT CAN GIVE YOU ALL THIS?

WHAT ISN’T A PILL THAT CAN GIVE YOU ALL THIS?

  • 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 ………………………

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