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Friday, October 07, 2005

Keep Fit as You Age

There is plenty of information available on exercising and dieting for young men and women, but what about information for older men and women. Many doctors are now calling for increased awareness in older populations, advising older men and women that exercise is an excellent activity for keeping fit as you age.

There have been many studies that have shown that by exercising as you age, you actually can reverse the damage that has been done to your body and look and feel younger. There are many programs available that show older men and women strategies that are effective at keeping the years off with the use of an exercise routine. Many exercises are low impact such as walking, swimming and stretching. However, many do include weight training for building strong muscles and body form.

Many people swear by the results that they have seen by just exercising regularly- usually three times a week. It is important to note that before planning your exercise routine you should consult your physician. Many people with heart ailments are advised by their doctors to exercise, but some modifications are usually made. Even people that have had a heart attack are advised by their doctors to exercise

So if you want to look great and feel young again, take a look at beginning an exercise program. There are plenty of proven benefits and it is easy to start.