Regular Exercise vs. No Exercise: The Health Edge for Seniors

Dr. Saad
3 min readSep 3, 2024

The older the world we live in, it becomes increasingly clear that a healthy life is important. Regular exercise, along with a number of other factors is key to supporting the health and functioning of older adults. Many studies have been conducted to show that seniors who exercise on a regular basis become healthier and happy life then those whom do not excerise. This article will address the distinct benefits of regular physical activity for seniors and how these activities can drastically increase their quality of living.

Key Benefits of Regular Exercise for the Elderly:

Enhanced Cardiovascular Health

Fact: Exercises done regularly, particularly aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, swimming and cycling, enhance the functioning of the heart and circulation.

Benefit: It lowers the chances of getting heart diseases, getting high blood pressure, and suffering from stroke.

Highlight: Senior citizens who exercise frequently have experienced a much lower case of cardiovascular disease than their sedentary peers.

Improved Mobility and Balance

Fact: Exercises aimed at strength training, in addition to flexibility exercises, improve muscular strength and improve the flexibility of joints.

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Dr. Saad

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