Physical fitness

Physical fitness not only helps to regulate our weight, it also helps to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Start slow, perhaps with two or three 20 minute sessions.   While walking is probably the best exercise that many can do, choose a plan that suits your personality and schedule; one that will assist you to stick with it for the long haul.

I love starting with stretches, even stretching before getting out of bed.  Stretching not only loosens stiff and tight muscles, it increases and improves flexibility for better balance and coordination.  It’s also been shown to improve heart health.

These are facts that apply to all age groups.  In fact, so does exercise.  It’s important that we all remain active throughout our lives to maintain not only balance and flexibility, but longevity.  The National Institute on Aging at the NIH suggests exercises to help build endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.  Get started, here.

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