Exercise

Whether you are a walker or a marathon runner, it is important to stay active as we age. The benefits of exercise reach far beyond the boundaries of your physical well-being. Here are only a few of the benefits that can be gained from regular exercise:

• Helps with weight maintenance (or loss)
• Increases energy levels
• Reduces stress
• Tones muscles
• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Lowers the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension and some cancers
• Decreases bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL)
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Increases quality of sleep
• Improves digestion
• Decreases the risk of injury
• Improves mental cognition
• Relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Promotes psychological well-being

Exercise can be broken into 3 categories:

• Cardiovascular Fitness
• Resistance Training
• Flexibility