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Post by cherryt38 on Jan 7, 2021 1:58:18 GMT
This round runs from Dec 31 to Feb 17. It’s not too late to join us. Just add your board name, first name and your goal for this round to this thread. All are welcome!
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - Start the new year with new purpose.
cathygeha/Cathy - Perseverance not Perfection
cherryt38/Cherry - Continue exercising at something every day
hollygail/Holly - Maintain lifetime at goal status
jalibmu/Jan - adding more fruits and veggies into my meals
jasimons/Judy -intentionally active daily
pamthomas46/Pam -keep aiming for blue and post my menus.
Hosts:
Dec 31 - Jan 6 Jan
Jan 7 - Jan 13 Cherry
Jan 14 - Jan 20 Judy
Jan 21 - Jan 27 Cathy
Jan 28 - Feb 3 Holly +
Feb 4 - Feb 10 Beverly
Feb 11 Feb 17 Pam
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Post by cherryt38 on Jan 7, 2021 2:10:15 GMT
7 Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
This is from a web site in the UK, SweetTree Home Care Services
We all know that exercise is good for us, but some people think that with each passing year they should try to do less and take it easy. Wrong.
Health experts advise that regular exercise for the elderly offers great benefits, including extending lifespan.
But alarmingly, only one in four people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercise regularly.
According to the National Institute for Ageing, exercise is good for people of any age and can ease symptoms of many chronic conditions. And contrary to popular belief, weakness and poor balance are actually linked to inactivity, rather than age.
“We encourage our carers to get active with clients wherever possible (with the consent of a medical professional) as the positive impact on their health and wellbeing is clearly evident,” says Nicki Bones, Operations Director at SweetTree Home Care Services.
“Increased fitness, strength, confidence, coordination and mood are just some of the positive affects experienced by our clients. Whether a stroll to the high street or simple stretches and exercise routines in the home, our clients and carers alike find it rewarding and enjoyable.”
1. Live longer
According to the World Health Organization, leading a sedentary lifestyle is one of 10 leading causes of death and disability. Even gentle, regular exercise such as walking or swimming can increase lifespan by around three to five years.
I know we all try to do exercise so I thought this article would be a good place to start and we can learn a few things. It doesn't go into individual exercises but does discuss the benefits of exercise.
Comments?
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Post by jasimons on Jan 7, 2021 11:47:09 GMT
I'd certainly like to live a long and healthy life. Definitely a good reason to continue to make my best effort to be active.
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Post by cathygeha on Jan 7, 2021 11:52:17 GMT
I am one who has not been an exercise fanatic. I have had moments or months in time when I was more active, though, and am planning to make 2021 and beyond more active.
I am walking 20 minutes at a time and have done 2 walks today. the book I am reading is interesting so see myself walking 20 more in a bit. I want to add in stretching and strength eventually.
I hope exercise does lengthen life BUT not if it means longer life without quality of life.
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Post by cherryt38 on Jan 7, 2021 14:07:20 GMT
I know all this too, and I'm trying really hard to be consistent. I walk and dance and do some strength training. I do need to work on doing more strength training. I want to start doing some balance routines too. My balance is not bad, and I have never fallen, but I could improve.
After I got back Tuesday from my clinical studies appointment in Minot (100 miles each way) I didn't feel like doing much of anything. However I did make myself go downstairs and walk on the treadmill for awhile, so I did do something even if it was not the full routine that I usually do. Even that much will help me keep on with my exercise.
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Post by bmazzo on Jan 7, 2021 14:36:48 GMT
This article is talking directly to me. I am so lax when it comes to exercise. I used to do 30 min every night, but I have gotten back to zero. I had to stop last year, because of medical reasons, and I have never got back to it, but I will try.
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Post by Holly Gail on Jan 7, 2021 21:04:05 GMT
Well, as much as I hate being a statistic, I'm obviously one of the 3 out of 4 people aged 65 to 74 who doesn't exercise regularly... Just because I made the decision to get outside to walk every day, and just because I checked my calendar and found I had time somewhere between 11 and 3 each day (the time varies depending on which day it is) to accomplish that doesn't necessarily mean it's gonna happen; it didn't happen. I walked Friday. And now it's Thursday...
My sister had a really great routine. She owned (maybe still does) a treadmill. She had one particular genre of books that she read while on the treadmill. She didn't permit herself to read those books unless she was walking on the treadmill. It worked for her for at least 30 years, maybe longer (I haven't seen her since the Thanksgiving before the pandemic) and would probably work for me too (alas, not only do I not have a treadmill, but I have no room in my house or garage to put one...).
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