The fountain of youth was once thought of as an actual place where one could drink in the the water of eternal life. A healthy, vibrant, youthful existence could be had simply by partaking of the waters. Not so these days. Most people look under a knife for a solution to their aging bodies. Call your local plastic surgeon if you want to achieve a young look.
But the feeling of youth can be had without surgery or injections. There is no magic potion or pill for keeping a young appearance and a vigorous life, but there is one very reliable source of vitality and you can benefit from it at any age.
Youth Fitness And Exercise
Exercise.
Exercise is it's own magic self, helping to lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and osteoporosis to name just a few of the many benefits of regular exercise. Though not the only answer to an aging body, regular exercise is the predominant factor in finding that so-called fountain of youth.
Research has shown that most chronic health conditions we experience as we age are brought on by disuse rather than aging. Studies also show that muscle fiber can be trained at any age and since we lose 12% of our muscle strength and 6% of our muscle mass every decade after age 50, increasing muscle mass is crucial. So make no excuse! You are never too old to feel young again.
Let's start with the basics. When it comes to staying young, there are several pillars regarding the importance of exercise. Here are the major components to a healthy age defying exercise program:
Cardiovascular exercise: Regular cardio workouts keep your heart healthy, decreases blood pressure, increases good cholesterol, lowers bad cholesterol, and keeps you slim. It also helps release endorphins for better moods and because cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to your genitals, sex may be more enjoyable too. Strength training: The most important benefit of strength training is the increase in bone mass. Brittle bones lead to fractures and stooped stance. Stronger muscles allow for easier movement and upright walking. Flexibility: As we age, being able to move easily with little discomfort is paramount. Keeping muscles and joints mobile helps to move us through life with ease and poise. Balance training: In the elderly, falls become major causes of injury and sometimes death. Actually training your balance can keep you feeling confident as you walk and reminds your muscles how to keep you on your feet.
These are not the only aspects to staying young, but they are the most important for keeping your body strong and pliable. Other age defying clues: getting enough sleep, staying out of the sun, never, ever smoking, keeping your mind strong, and staying socially active.
Many doctors recommend yoga and Pilates to their middle aged and elderly patients as ways to gain strength and flexibility without adding stress on their joints. Swimming is also a preferred method of exercise as the water supports your body weight and is also easy on the joints. The point, really, is to get moving and start exercising no matter how old you are.
The fountain of youth may not really exist as we once thought it did, but regular exercise will help you feel younger and may add years to your life without actually turning back time.
The Importance Of Exercise - Is It The Fountain Of Youth
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