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Benefits of Exercise
Once you are in your 50's, the benefits of exercise can begin to reverse all those bad lifestyle choices you made previously. The Benefits are wide ranging and for some, life saving.
When you are in your 20s, 30s and even into your 40s, you can have a sense that you are invincible. Strong, healthy, striding through life. So it comes as a horrible shock in your 50s that suddenly your body starts to call TIME. This is where the benefits of exercise come into play, because even if you made a lot of bad lifestyle choices in the past, for the most part, the damage those choices have caused can be reversed or at least slowed down. The two biggest medical issues for people over 50 are
Type 2 Diabetes
and
Cardiovascular disease.
Both start to show up big time in this age group, even if you had no previous hint or knowledge of a genetic pre-disposition. Both are linked to lifestyle, meaning
diet
and exercise, and the impact of both diseases can be changed dramatically with the benefits of exercise and an improved diet. And that's just the start.
MAKE THE TIME The biggest single reason people give for not exercising is time. They don't have the time to do the 30 minutes of exercise a day needed to maintain their basic health. It's vital you find this time because it has a direct bearing on your future well being. It can be 3 ten minute walks. It can be one 30 minute walk in the morning or in the evening or during your lunch hour if you work. It can be an exercise class or a swim aerobics class or a fun tennis game with your girlfriend, or a bike ride with the kids but find this time. Every day. Because the benefits of exercising are staggering.
BENEFITS MEASURED Depression Exercise is as effective on
depression
as medication and social contact. Walking, jogging, weightlifting, stationary bicycle have all been found to make an impact on mood.Bone Strength Long term exercise can help make bones stronger which is a vital outcome for a segment of the population vulnerable to
osteoporosis (That's YOU).
Exercise can increase bone density and improve muscle strength, which will prevent falls.Type 2 Diabetes For those with
pre-diabetes,
a recent study showed the benefits of exercise for 150 minutes a week and a reduction in their body weight by 5-7% would reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. Even once diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, exercise can prolong your pancreatic function and minimise your requirements for medication. This in turn will minimise the consequences of the disease on the rest of your health, which can be substantial.Cardiovascular Disease Those who are physically active are half as likely to die from
cardiovascular disease.
Even if you already have symptoms, regular exercise will lower your risk and will improve your blood pressure and blood lipids.Cancer For the fellows, those who exercise moderately to vigorously 30-60 minutes a day can cut their risk of colon cancer by 30-40%. For women, that level of exercise during and after menopause can reduce their risk of
breast cancer,
although by how much is still in debate.Beautuful Skin Enough with the bonnie badvibes on diseases...your
skin will improve
out of site. The benefits of exercise will see impurities expelled, the blood will circulate and plump the skin and you will have a rosy glow in your cheeks! Look and Feel GREAT Enough said surely? You will increase your energy level. You will be happier. You will be healthier and you will look it. Are you a boomer looking to improve fitness? Find your boomers guide to fun and fitness through cycling at
www.bicycle-riding-for-boomers.com
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Womens Health Problems
Other articles in the Women's Health section:
Womens health problems
Womens health problems at this stage of life centre around half a dozen main issues. This is where you shake off the bad habits for longevity.
| Health Goals
If you think it's all uphill from here to get better health outcomes, don't panic. Incorporate the 10% difference in your daily life and reach your health goals.
| Benefits of Exercise
Once you are in your 50's, all those bad lifestyle choices you made previously come home to roost. The benefits of exercise are wide ranging and for some, life saving.
| Perimenopause Symptoms
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| Menopause
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| Menopause Symptoms
There are a wide range of menopause symptoms and perimenopause symptoms a woman may experience. Treatments for most are available if they become too much.
| Menopause and Sex
Physical changes during menopause can impact on maintaining intimacy. Menopause and sex can mix, it just needs adjustment.
| Depression and Menopause
Statistically there is a link between depresson and menopause, but depression is not considered a symptom of menopause. How will you know the difference?
| Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy or HRT can reduce the impact of the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause such as night sweats and insomnia.
| Testosterone for Women
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| Heart Attack Signs in Women
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| Breast Cancer
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| Brain Health
As we age brain health was thought to decline, but not so. Not only can you improve your brain health into old age, you can reprogram your brain after illness.
| Pre-diabetes
An estimated 300 million people have pre-diabetes, but it's still not too late to avoid diabetes altogether.
| Belly Fat
An increase in belly fat in middle age is related to hormones, diet and that tipple we've become partial to each evening...
| How to stop overeating
You know the feeling, disgust with yourself, bloated because you have over eaten again. How to stop overeating? It's going to take a bit of retraining on your part but you can stop overeating.
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