Three Exercise Tips To Keep Elderly People In Good Health

Three Exercise Tips To Keep Elderly People In Good Health

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The elderly are a vulnerable group, meaning that they need to be protected and looked after as much as possible. You don’t want your loved one to get to the point where they can’t walk because they sat in their chair for too long without getting up and exercising over the years. Instead, you need to encourage them to get up and be active. We know for some people this is easier than others, but in this article, we’re going to be looking at three exercise tips that are simple for the elderly to complete. Keep reading if you want to find out more.

A Simple Walk

A simple walk might be the best thing that they could possibly do. It’s not so much that they are going to be hard of breathing when you get back home, but it’s also enough to get your muscles warm. If you don’t keep your muscles warm enough, they are going to start to waste away, leaving you incapable of movement, at least without a lot of pain. To encourage them to do this, we recommend that you go with them on the walk. This way, you know that they are going so they are getting their exercise, but you’re also getting yours at the same time! Obviously, you’re probably going to need a little more than they do, but you can sort that out later in the day.

Don’t Forget About Yoga

For those elderly people who are still in good shape, yoga could be an excellent way to get their exercise in. It is designed to help relax you, as well as strengthen certain areas of your body. It can be a lot of fun if done right, and by the time you are finished, you should feel completely refreshed from the day that you’ve had. If you suffer from anxiety, yoga is also an incredible way to help you get rid of it, even if only temporarily.

Of course, this isn’t going to be possible for everyone. If you are under the care of a health aide in senior independent living due to your health or something like this, it is important that you consult with a professional before you try any new type of exercise.

An Outing

Finally, an outing is a fantastic opportunity for exercise. You’re going to be walking around a lot and exploring, looking at new things, and having a great time. You might not even realize that what you’re doing here is counting towards your daily exercise goals! Even an outing once per month to a museum or a park or something will encourage good, healthy behavior in the elderly. Take someone you love on a little visit somewhere and see how well they do. It might be a case of building up the time you are able to stay out for, but it’s all about progress not the end result.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now know three of the exercise tips that you should use to keep the elderly people in your life in good health. Encourage movement as much as possible without hurting them. Good luck!

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