Sedentary and inactive lives may
lead to a condition known as muscle atrophy. It does not matter
how young or old one is. The more inactive a person is, the more
apt they are to lose muscles in the spine and abdomen. Muscle
atrophy may impact digestion, elimination and hinder the ability
to perform daily tasks.
Use the following activity tactics to get your body in gear:
Twenties Bike riding, roller blading or even aerobic exercise
can all wake the body up. Perform activities that get the heart
pumping for a minimum of 20 minutes a day. Although, the exercise
can be performed in an hour, it may burn out the body if you
go from sedentary to hour spans of exercise. A good fitness
program can rotate cardiovascular exercise on one day and then
do weight training on the alternated days. (People who are overweight
or obese should obtain a stress test before starting a new fitness
program).
Thirties Forties - Stay on course with the exercise regimen
from the twenties; however, be mindful of injuries. Aches, pains
and soreness identify the need for medical attention. (For people
over the age of forty who are starting a new work-out program,
a physical check-up is necessary).
Fifties- Sixties - Inactivity between the ages of 50 60 can
heighten the vulnerability of many chronic diseases: diabetes,
high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. As a result, a group
exercise program is a good way to socialize and keep you motivated
to keep the body in motion.
Seventies and over Regularly scheduled physician check-ups
should be maintained. The best exercises to include in your
regimen require balance and strengthening the muscles. Yoga,
Tai Chi other martial arts are perfect for easing pressure
on the joints and tendons.
