Foreword
Aging is a natural process that every human being goes through and it
starts from the very onset of birth.
However, the actual “aging†is only
really visible when the individual is considered to be quite advanced
in age.
It should be noted though, that the aging process should not in
any way hamper keeping an exercise regimen and in fact exercising
should ideally continue but at a gentler pace and design.
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Never Too Old To Exercise
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Aging & Exercise
Synopsis
There are several different aspects to consider when deciding on a
suitable exercise regimen for an aged individual and below are some
of the areas that should be given due consideration and
understanding before the exercise program is designed:
The Basics
There is usually a significant loss in the metabolism rate and this
effects the muscle mass which inadvertently eventually turns into
inert depot fat.
The slowed cellular metabolism rate would require
a more controlled intake of food, if the body fat content is not to be
increased further.
With the inclusion and presence of a consistent
exercise regimen as part of the daily lifestyle, the individual has a
better chance of maintaining an ideal body mass and weight.
The food intake of the aged individual may also lack the nutrients
and particularly the calcium intake and here the presence of some
form of physical exercising will help to ensure the said individual
adds supplements and other important nutrients in the form of
dietary supplements to ensure overall better body functioning
systems.
An exercise training program that would be most suited for the
aged would have to take into account the now more fragile state of
the body condition, thus content of the exercise regimen should
not be too overwhelming and demanding physically and mentally.
Having a good and consistent exercise routine has been shown to
not only keep diseases away but has also shown to be instrumental
in keeping the individual healthier both physically and mentally.
The Motivation For Seniors
Synopsis
Motivation is always a good tool to use when there is a need to
cultivate a consistent interest in something.
This is also the same
when it comes to trying to motivate those in the more senior age
group to engage in a comprehensive and beneficial exercise routine.
Motivation
The following are some suggestions on areas to explore that may be
able to create the interest levels that can act to motivate the aged
individual to seriously consider and start an exercise routine:
Exercise as social interaction – for most seniors, the social activity is
rather limited, and this could be due to a lot of different factors such
as lack of reasons to socialize, nothing in common with others, no
motivation to do so and many others.
Using the exercise routine to create an excuse for social interaction is
usually an exciting thing for a senior individual to look forward to.
Body image – contrary to what the younger generation may think,
senior do want to take care of their aging looks but lack the
motivation to do so, as it is usually perceived as nobody really cares
about their looks at this stage.
However encouraging the individual to be body image conscious will
also help to steer them towards engaging in a suitable exercise
regimen to stay fit and look good.
Health concerns – making a senior understand the benefits of regular
exercising and its connection to staying in optimum health is another
good motivating feature to focus on.
Ill health is something everyone
wants to avoid, and if exercising regularly keep this from unfolding,
and then the aged individual would usually be more than happy to
take up some form of exercising.
Encountering health issues later in
life are usually a common condition to endure, but it can be
significantly decreased with the adoption of a good and suitable
exercise routine.
