Attaining 50 becomes an alarming age for most of the women. It becomes essential for them to stay fit as they will become more vulnerable to diseases. But not to worry as a woman in her 50’s can still build her muscles, gain strength and increase the stamina and flexibility.
If they follow a proper exercise plan then they can certainly repel the ravages of disease, aging and gravity. Fitness for older generation becomes crucial.
Regular exercises when combined with nutritious diet and a cheerful attitude provide you a perfect formula to drive yourself in midlife. Every research says that exercises will have immense effect on health, attitude and longevity. But unfortunately in today’s fast world we are forgetting this fact and not taking much interest on our physical well being. Data shows that only 16% of women who are 65 or older exercise regularly in 1990 and the percentage decreases with age.
In today’s world of instant actions, instant cash, instant food and communication nobody will even think about the long-term planning of fitness. Instant fitness is not possible but if we remain consistent with the exercises then the reward will be outstanding.
Benefits from Regular Exercises
Energy: As said earlier regular exercises helps our body in many ways. It stretches the lungs, dilates the blood vessels, toxins are excreted through sweat, all the flow of blood freely.
Heart: Exercises improves the cardiovascular condition. It strengthens the heart. When a heart is fit then it will be able to supply the oxygen with efficiency to all parts of the body. It will develop the stamina in the body by nutrient supply. As post-menopausal women are at greater risk of getting heart diseases it is good to consult a doctor about taking aspirin every day. These simple measures if practiced everyday can reduce the risk of heart attack by 50%.
Metabolism: Exercise results in higher metabolism. It burns the fat faster. Regular exercises increases metabolism and helps in building the body muscles which burns calories at a faster rate than the fat does.
Brain: Exercise improves the blood circulation to the brain and stimulates the formation and release of noradrenaline. Brain stimulation results when the brain is bathed with higher levels of noradrenaline.
Stress: Stress has always been a source of all the heart diseases. Symptoms of stress includes feeling panicky, knotted stomach, headache, throbbing heart, concentration problems, nervousness, insomnia and other feelings like life is going out of control. Exercise can act as a perfect stress buster. It re-energizes our body and relaxes our body and mind.
Flexibility: As we age our muscles lose their elasticity. Regular exercise will help cutting down on injury from moving further.
The older you get the more you need to exercise. Remember if you can take out time for the daily TV show then you can certainly take out 30 minutes a day for yourself. Do not do stressful workouts instead you can start with 5 minutes of brisk walk. Increase the time of walk slowly and once you get used to it there is no looking back for you.