Fitness and training has become part of our lives more and more, whether it’s a walk in the park or a 90 minute endurance run, fitness is an essential part of our lives and our healthy living.

Date:   12/29/2009 11:10:50 PM ( 15 y ago)

Fitness and training has become part of our lives more and more, whether it’s a walk in the park or a 90 minute endurance run, fitness is an essential part of our lives and our healthy living.

Yet research shows, that on average 4 out of every 10 people over the age of 50 take part in absolutely no exercise what so ever. This is a very high percentage of people not taking part, considering the importance of exercise and its benefits. Partially the reason for this is because older people feel that exercise isn’t as important in their later years, as it was when they were younger. But it is quite the opposite way round. The older we get the more exercise we need as we become more susceptive to diseases such as osteoporosis and heart disease among other diseases. Exercise helps fight against such diseases once you have clearance from your doctor.

Read the entire article at Never too late to start exercising

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