Adults

Adults and older adults should adopt physical activity into their lifestyle. This will enhance mental health and other health benefits to prevent age related decline. Physical activity will prolong longevity in the older adult population: This will improve independency in a positive way as well as improve on daily life activities.

HEALTH BENEFITS FROM EXERCISE:

-Physical activity has been shown to reduce depression, anxiety, and chronic stress especially, in older adults.

-Aerobic training improves strength, flexibility, cardio respiratory function, and cognitive performance.

-Physical activity can also improve other health benefits like stress and sleep.

- Exercise can reduce morbidity and mortality, postpone disability and prolong independent living. This can counterbalance some negative effects of aging in older adults.

-Physical Inactivity is a major cause of frailty syndrome in older adults, especially sarcopenia (reduction in muscle mass)

- According to the "Alzheimer’s Association," 1 in 8 older adults have Alzheimer’s Disease. However, research shows that physical activity and exercise can reduce the risk of developing it.

-Physical activity with aerobic training enhances cognitive function.

-physically active subjects were 50% less likely to present with cognitive impairment

-Physical activity delays disability and maintains independent living. In older adults who expend larger amounts of energy daily (walking, gardening and exercise) are more likely to have optimal function in their activities of daily living

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXERCISING:

- Exercise should be at least 30 min three times a week with moderate intensity.

-Increase strengthening exercises, One can start with small weights or if an older adult is exercising, then older adults can squeeze or ball newspapers.

-Balance and Stability exercises.

-low impact and water aerobics for older adults.

- Different levels of Walking or distances depending on age and endurance level.