Too Old To Exercise or Too Young To Die?
March 9, 2008 by GiGi
Welcome back!
Sounds kind of brutal, doesn't it? But the plain truth is, you can do all the other anti aging things right, but if regular exercise isn't part of the plan, it
probably won't work.
I'll bet you can name someone you know (perhaps a family member) that lived to a ripe old age that never did any regular exercise. Were they healthy in their later years? How many people do you know that didn't exercise and developed health problems because of it? Probably more, right?
If you are over 50 and have never done regular exercise in your life, it's not too late to start.
From You're Never Too Old to Exercise ,you'll be interested to know that:
- Exercising is the closest thing to a ’magic bullet,’ to ensure longevity and a good quality of life
- 85% of people over 65 have some health problem that could deter them from exercising
- The number one motivator for exercise is turning 50 itself
- 52% percent of doctors tell their patients to exercise, but only 14% actually prescribe it
- only 11% of older people do strength training
There are lots of online options to help get you started.
- The very motivational Fit Over Forty will surely inspire you.
- My If You Hate Going To The Gym post gives a great at-home option.
- My friend Jan has a blog Simply Fitness full of a lazy person's way to exercise
No excuses! Get moving! 
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Resveratrol can help you to lead a long and healthy life so says Dr. Oz.
Resveratrol Supplements can help you control your weight naturally
by increasing energy, reducing cravings, and limiting your appetite.
According to Wikipedia, Consumer Lab, an independent dietary
supplement and over the counter products evaluation organization,
published a report on 13 November 2007 on the popular resveratrol
supplements. The organization reported that there exists a wide range
in quality, dose, and price among the 13 resveratrol products
evaluated. The actual amount of resveratrol contained in the
different brands range from 2.2mg for Revatrol, which claimed to have
400mg of “Red Wine Grape Complex”, to 500mg for Biotivia.com Transmax,
which is consistent with the amount claimed on the product’s label.
Prices per 100mg of resveratrol ranged from less than $.30 for
products made by Biotivia.com, jarrow, and country life, to a high of
$45.27 for the Revatrol brand. None of the products tested were found
to have significant levels of heavy metals or other contaminants.
It’s important to exercise BOTH MIND and BODY to achieve anti-aging fitness.
An excellent resource for both is “Age Smart – How to Age Well, Stay Fit and Be Happy.” This well-written, interactive book clues readers into the power they have to control the way they age and how to use it.
The Mental Fitness Workouts offer effective, stimulating, fun-to-do exercises that strengthen the brain – the “master muscle” – and sharpen mental acuity.
The brain’s job is to mind the body; our’s is to keep it strong. It’s never too late to start, nor too soon to begin.
“Age Smart” is available at bookstores and Amazon.
True enough, Jamie. I’ll be covering Resveratrol in a future article.
The article is on point and very informative. Although I am not over 40, I find this article important because a lot of the problems associated with age related diseases could be lessened or alleviated with good nutrition and exercise. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said that exercise reduces a person’s risk of heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and other ailments. And this in and of itself increases a person’s quality of life. I’m impressed when I see people regardless of age getting outdoors and engaging in physical activity.
Often times as people age they tend to accumulate more body fat that becomes increasingly more difficult for them to get rid off. That’s because many people become less active as they get older. I’m a firm believer in strength training. When a person works out with weights, and combines it with good nutrition and plenty of rest, it does the body good. Strength training builds muscle and muscle burns calories at a rate much faster than fat does. And this happens even at rest. So by adding some lean muscle to your body, you will increase your metabolism and thereby lose fat. This then reduces your risk of diseases associated with being overweight or obese (both of which may accompany inactive lifestyles). And you don’t have to bulk up to develop a solid, fit physique. Just 30 minutes of strength training three or four days per week will be a wonderful gift you can give to yourself.
It’s never too late to begin an exercise program. Always consult with your physician before taking up exercise. And always keep in mind that exercise should be fun. Take up something that you like to do. This will help you to stay committed and focused. When you’re fit you have more energy, self confidence, mental awareness, mental acuity, etc. all of which improve your mood and quality of life. And leading a good and healthy life is important for everyone regardless of age.
“Living Fit, Healthy and Happy”
The website committed to helping people lead a healthy life!
http://www.livingfithealthyandhappy.com
I am drinking very often a glas of red wine. It will help me to live longer. But I prefer red wine from France which have more Reveratrol than other wine. Hope it works
Careful on that “very often” glass of wine, Ralf.
Besides, studies have shown you’d have to drink way too much red wine to get the resveratrol benefits.
Too much alcohol will kill your brain cells and that’s not a good anti-aging strategy!
Well, water is the best tool for that. If you wanna lose weight, drink up. If you wanna be healthy, drink up. There are enormous health benefits to drinking water. For example, water transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body keeping your immune system strong. It carries toxins out of the body helping to prevent illness. And studies have shown that water helps the body to metabolize stored fat. You can check this link for more information — http://www.betterwayhealth.com/drinking-water.asp
Whether you actively participate in a sport, using your home gym, or just enjoy walking in your neighborhood, being active helps keep your body and mind at their best. And always remember, people age 50 and older who engage in moderate or high levels of physical activity live longer and have less heart diseases according to a study that followed a group of men and women for more than 40 years. So whether young or senior, everyone would benefit from adopting an active lifestyle, and that even moderate levels of activity will help people enjoy a healthier and longer life.
One of the worst fears I have is living to a ripe old age, and being to feeble to enjoy it. I plan to keep working out to my dying breath. Move over Jack Lalanne.