Evox Fitness Concept

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN AGING

Today we live in an increasingly aging society.

Regular physical exercise is essential to reduce, prevent and treat functional declines associated with aging.

In other words, with aging comes a decline in functional capacity, which is linked to factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and psycho-emotional state. It is through physical exercise that we can reduce the decline in functional capacity.

Exercise, in general, contributes in a favorable and significant way, according to several research articles, to a healthier and safer aging.

 

How?

With correct Orientation and appropriate Exercise Prescription by Physical Education professionals.

For the elderly, the decline in physical activity levels contributes significantly to a decrease in functional and motor fitness and consequently to a greater manifestation of several diseases related to this process.

It is scientifically proven that the adequate and properly oriented and prescribed practice of physical activity contributes in a positive way towards common diseases in our society, such as arthritis, arthrosis, osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, depression, among others. In addition, it can help prevent falls, since proper exercise strengthens the Muscular System.

Regular exercise tends to decrease your triglycerides, blood pressure, increase HDL cholesterol, and the sensitivity of cells to insulin.

 

But what if I don't have any diseases?

Don't worry and don't doubt that regular exercise will help you, because it can also help reduce body fat mass, increase muscle mass, decrease bone mineral loss, among other factors.

We can conclude that physical exercise can have very positive effects on the practitioner's physical condition during aging, helping to prevent diseases or mitigating the risks associated with them, but also acting in the social life of its practitioners by motivating them and making them active.

In this phase it is fundamental to keep active, physically and psychologically busy, giving different stimuli to your body so that the day can pass more smoothly and without noticing aging.

 

Alexandre Ichim

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