"When we exercise routinely, our bodies work more efficiently and we use less energy to get better results. When we are in shape, we better use our energy when fighting disease or stress, or in the healing process. This can result in faster recovery, less stress, and a more powerful immune system.*"
Additionally, regular exercise':
1. Reduces the risk of dying prematurely and from heart disease, and of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer.
2. Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
3. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety; promotes psychological well-being.
4. Helps control weight.
5. Helps build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints.
6. Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move without falling.
"People who are usually inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming even moderately active on a regular basis, and physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits. For those interested in preventing bone loss and osteoporosis, experts recommend exercising at least three times per week.*" "Muscle strengthening and walking improve support and stability to reduce falls and fractures. For individuals of all ages, exercise should be the keystone of osteoporosis prevention and treatment.^"
"Exercising releases hormones, neurotransmitters (which help the brain communicate within itself), and other substances that help the body relax. It appears that exercise increases the levels of neurotrophins, proteins that stimulate the growth of new nerve cells in the part of the brain that deals with learning and memory.*" "There is growing evidence that regular physical activity helps to ward off mental declines as people age. A five-year Canadian study suggested that exercise may cut the risk of Alzheimer's disease and less devastating mental losses by as much as 40 per cent, particularly in women. Further, the report stated that those who exercised vigorously at least three times per week and were considered highly active, had the lowest risk of Alzheimer's, but even those receiving light or moderate exercise significantly cut their risks for Alzheimer's and mental decline.~"
Start Or Expand An Exercise Program Tips*:
1. Find activities that you enjoy!
2. Make the exercise convenient!
3. Vary your activities and how you do them!
4. Keep track of your progress!
5. Lighten Up!
6. Don't Give Up!
7. Make exercise a part of your day!
Other things which help are group sports, exercise classes, workouts at a health club, or exercising on equipment and using videos at home. Many people benefit from having a partner to exercise with. It is very encouraging to me that the medical profession is getting more knowledgeable about preventative medicine which is sometimes called integrated medicine. This has been so long in coming about. Also our insurance companies are covering preventative medicine and sponsoring exercise programs in our communities.
* AIM Partners, July-August, The AIM Companies
' Office Of The Surgeon General: "Physical Activity And Health Report"
^ The Physician And Sportsmedicine (vol. 26, 1998)
~ Archives Of Neurology (vol. 53, 2001)
Fitness By Marilyn
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Independent AIM Member - Marilyn Wilson Price
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