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Exercise and the elderly
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Path to improved well being
There are 4 types of exercise. It’s important to include all 4 types in your exercise routine.

Endurance (cardio) — increases your breathing and heart rate. Improves the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system. Builds energy. Includes:

Walking
Jogging
Dancing
Swimming
Biking
Tennis
Basketball
Climbing stairs/hills
Raking, mowing, gardening
Strength — makes your muscles stronger. Includes:

Lifting weights
Using a resistance band
Doing body-weight exercises (push-ups, sit-ups)
Balance — helps prevent falls. Includes:

Standing on one foot
Walking heel-to-toe
Tai chi or yoga
Flexibility — stretches your muscles, keeps you limber and more easily able to move. Includes:

Stretching
Yoga.
If you are not already active, begin slowly. Start with exercises that you are already comfortable doing. Starting slowly makes it less likely that you will injure yourself. Starting slowly also helps prevent soreness.
Drink water before, during, and after you exercise, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

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