With more and more baby boomers reaching their mid-60's it becomes critical they stay active. This will give them a better quality of life and take some of the burden off our already burgeoning Health Care System.
As our population ages the recognition they must stay active for quality of life is forefront on their minds. The AoA (Administration of Aging) says 65 years and older numbered 39.6 million in 2009. That is a whopping 12.9% of the U.S. population!
The AoA predicts by 2030 there will be 72.1 million older people (65+). This would mean 19% of the total population. That is almost one-fifth of all the people in the United States.
Since Americans are living longer than ever before the need to remain healthy is tantamount. Agingstats.gov says people living to 65 can expect to live an average of 18.5 more years. That means most people will live to their mid-eighties.
Did you know exercise keeps your heart healthy, your muscles strong and has been shown to ward off relapse in cancer victims? An article in Archives of Internal Medicine confirms exercise not only helps maintain good health, but may even prevent the onset of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, osteoarthritis, and dementia.
According to Time magazine physical activity may diminish the risk for vascular dementia. Alzheimer's and vascular dementia are associated with decreased blood flow to the brain. Exercise stimulates blood flow to the body and the head.
The choice is obvious. Not only does exercise (even moderate) stave off diseases associated with aging, it will help your mind stay sharp. Why take the chance you are the one in a million who can not exercise and still avoid aging related diseases.
A lot of seniors don't like to go to the gym to workout. There are alternatives to mixing it up with a group of sweaty, noisy individuals. Recumbent bikes offer a low-impact cardio workout you can do in the comfort of your home. You don't feel the strain associated with other types of exercise equipment. They are especially useful for people with back or knee pain.
Recumbent bikes can be purchased for as little as a couple of hundred dollars up to a couple of thousand dollars. You just need to find one you will use on a regular basis. Remember, it is an investment in your physical and mental health.
The Lifespan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike Reviewed.
With an overweight and aging population the Lifespan Fitness R3 recumbent bike is ideal. It was specially built with a heavier person in mind.
Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike and Why To Buy It.
For a wonderful variation of the standard recumbent bike look at the Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike.
The Importance of Warming Up Prior to Weightlifting
One of the most neglected aspects of weightlifting is the warm-up. Stretching should be done pre-workout and post-workout. It lubricates joints, tendons and ligaments by bringing blood into the muscles.
