Exercise as you age: how to get off the sidelines and back in the game

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Remaining active in spite of aging has health benefits for the elderly. Guidelines suggest at least 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity most days. A step-by-step plan with exercises for flexibility, for endurance, for strength and for cooling down is presented.

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Healthful stretching

Article Abstract:

Daily stretching exercises can help older people to retain flexibility in muscles, joints and ligaments and to prevent injuries by improving coordination. Stretching should be used before and after more vigorous activity.

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Exercise: do you need a weightier workout than walking?

Article Abstract:

Adding resistance exercise to an aerobic exercise program can help an older adult to build muscle strength. Stronger muscles and tendons provide better support for joints and may protect against falls and fractures.

Isometric exercise

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