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How To Join The Growing Numbers Of Happy Active Adults

By Camille Nicholson


If you are tired of being a passive spectator in the game of life, there is something you can do about it. Reliable research proves that active adults feel better about themselves and spend more time with loved ones. No matter how you look at it, they are happier and report having higher levels of satisfaction with the way their lives are unfolding.

To join this happy group, all you have to do is dedicate some time to exercising on five days out of the week. There are three major exercise activities that you should incorporate into your routine. Most folks find it more interesting if they mix things up now and then to avoid boredom. Don't forget to take a break from your regimen on two days out of every seven.

One of these is aerobic activity. It can be anything that raises the rate at which your heart pumps blood throughout your body. Taking a fast walk would do, but if your knees are okay, you could even jog or do some jumping jacks. Practicing your dance moves is low-impact option that many people enjoy, too.

If you have funds to join a gym, you might try exercise classes with like-minded folks. However, this is not for everyone. Some people feel embarrassed if they can't keep up with the leader. For them, it may be more advisable to work out in the privacy of their own homes to a DVD. There are many excellent products that shy people can utilize.

Strength training is another form of exercise that many people are learning to enjoy. You can use free weights to tone muscles in your arms and chest. There are also many things to do that require no equipment. For example, push ups and squats utilize your body weight as resistance. Form is important because you want to avoid injury. So it's recommended to hire a trainer, if you can afford it, to show you what to do. If money is a problem, trying visiting websites that offer free instruction.

After working your muscles, you must also stretch them. This will help your flexibility as you age. The bonus is that it also feels great. Many physical fitness specialists recommend yoga for this purpose. It must work, because an increasing number of professional sports teams are insisting that their athletes practice this ancient regimen.

There is ample proof that activity along these lines promotes good health. It contributes to consistent sleep cycles and helps you to manage the stress that is an inevitable part of life. With these exercises, you can lower your risk for diabetes and avoid having to take medication to keep blood pressure and cholesterol at recommended levels.

What's less well known is that active adults are more likely to have fulfilling sexual relationships that last well into their later years. A lot of this is due to the fact that they are happier with their bodies and the way they function. Because they feel so good and have so much energy, they want to share all of the good things life has to offer with their intimate partners.




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