Senior Fitness – Desirable And Attainable
Senior Fitness Senior fitness and the benefits of regular exercise are most important to the people who tend to exercise the least - people over 50, and even more so, people over 60. In fact, it's estimated that more than 90% of retirees in the United States get virtually no meaningful exercise, and that more than 50% are totally sedentary. Being "out of shape" does not mean that you cannot "get in shape". This is true not only for people in their 50's and 60's, but people in their 90's as well. Almost anyone of any age can participate in some type of physical activity, including people with certain medical conditions. Of course, before starting any exercise program, everyone should have a thorough physical and get the go-ahead from his or her physician. Exercise can help reduce the risk or postpone the development of arthritis, osteoporosis and heart disease. So, why don't more people over 50 exercise regularly? The excuses range fr...