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Exercise and the impact on aging
Aerobic Exercise Aerobic exercise is performed when the exercise is continuous and prolonged for more than three minutes. Aerobic exercise requires oxygen to be supplied to the muscles to keep them contracting. Aerobic activities include walking or jogging, cycling, swimming, aerobics, circuit weight training and sports, such as soccer, squash and tennis, where there are
Aging and exercise – ACSM guidelines
The ACSM recommends that older adults undertake a minimum 150 mins/week or 30 mins on 5 days/week of moderate intensity physical activity and exercise
Keeping fit made easy
For many people exercise is something extra to do in a busy schedule. This was not always so. In previous years we had to be active to stay alive. Our more ancient ancestors could only eat what they caught or gathered. Through the ages most work has been physical right up to the advent of
Exercise will slow the aging process
Three factors associated with successful aging and longevity (regular exercise, maintaining a social network and a positive mental attitude) only regular activity has been shown to improve a range of physical capacities, reduce chronic disease risk factors and improve mental health. (ACSM, 2009). I will now explain why regular exercise is the only way to