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 ………………………