Are you reluctant to exercise regularly just because you feel that physical activity may harm you or may become too strenuous? If your answer is yes, then be assured that research from the NIH (National Institutes of Health) shows that actually the opposite is true. Exer-cise is safe for people of all age groups.
In fact, senior adults hurt their health far more by not exercising than by exercising. According to the research, even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of seniors who are frail, or who have diseases that accompany aging.
An inactive lifestyle can cause senior people to lose ground in four areas that are important to good health: strength, balance, flexibility and endurance.
Begin with walking and simple hand and leg exercises but do consult your doctor before you begin.
Exercise can help you feel better and enjoy life more. Yes, even if you think that you’re too old or too out of shape.