Silver Fox Fitness

5 Myths about Exercise and Aging

Myth 1: There’s no point to exercising. Exercise and strength training helps you look and feel younger and stay active longer. Regular exercise lowers your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood pressure and obesity. They should save their strength and rest. Inactivity often causes older adults to lose the ability to do things on their own and can lead to more hospitalizations, doctor visits and increased use of medicines for illnesses. Exercise actually increases energy levels. Myth 3: Exercise puts me at risk for falling down. Regular exercise prevents loss of bone mass and improves balance, actually reducing the risk of falls. Myth 4: It’s too late, I’m already too old to start exercising. You are never too old to improve your health. Older adults show greater improvements than younger people. Myth 5: I’m disabled, I can’t exercise sitting down. You can still lift weights, stretch and do chair aerobics and yoga to increase range of motion, improve muscle tone and flexibility, and promote cardiovascular health. Silver Fox Fitness wants to help everyone reap the
rewards of exercise. Join me and earn the benefits of
regular exercise. Class schedule is listed on my page. It will have a positive effect on your everyday life and
increase your energy level. You are never too old or out of shape to start an exercise program. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.