Get Fit like your younger age..

Six myths about activity and aging

Myth 1- "There is no point to exercising.I'm going to get old anyway"

Fact: Regular physical activity helps you look and feel younger and stay independent longer. It also lower your tisk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's and dementia,heart diseases, diabetes,certain cancers, high blood presure and obesity.

And the mood benefis of exercise can be just as great at 70 or 80 as they were at 20-30

Myth 2-"Excersise puts me at risk of falling down"

Fact: Regular exercise, by building strength and stamina, prevent loss of bone mass and improves balance, actually reducing your risk of falling

Myth 3- "It's too frustrating.I'll never be the athlete I once was"

Fact: Changes in hormones, metabolism, bone density and muscle mass mean that your strength and performance levels inevitably decline with age.But that doesn't mean you can no longer derive a sense of achivement from physical activity or improve your health.The key is to set lifestyle goals that are appropriate for your age.And remember: a sedentary lifestyle takes a much greater toll on athletic ability than biological aging.

Myth 4- "I'm too old to start exercising"

Fact: You've never too old to get moving and improve your health! In fact, adults who become active later in life often show greater physical and mental improvements than their younger counterparts.If you've never exercised before, or it's been a while, you won't be encumbered by the same sports injuries that many regular exercisers experience in later life.In other words, there aren't as many miles on your clock so you'll quickly start reaping the rewards.Just begin with gentle activities and build up from there.

Myth 5- " I can't exercise because I'm disabled"

Fact: If you are chair bound, you obviously face special challeges. However, you can lift light weights,stretch and do chair aerobics, chair yoga and chair tai chi to increase your range of motion,improve muscle tone and flexibility and promote cardiovascular health. Many swimming pools offer access to wheelchair users and you can also find adaptive exercise programs for wheelchair sports such as basketball.

Myth 6-"I'm too weak or have too many aches and pains"

Fact: Getting moving can help you manage pain and improve your strength and self-confidence.Many older people find that regular activity not only helps stem the decline in strength and vitality that comes with age,but actually improves it.The key is to start off gently.