Older adults tend to face issues with balance, reaction time, speed, coordination, strength, agility, range of motion, etc. because muscle mass decreases as we age hence, we tend to lose our independence and mobility. A Boston study revealed that exercise can be invigorating and help build muscle mass at any age. Experts assert that adding an exercise routine to seniors’ daily activity will result in major improvement in building strength, improving flexibility and coordination and consequently decreasing the risks of falls.
In older adults, exercise helps to live a longer, healthier and more joyous life. Though physical fitness provides benefits at any age, the health perks physically fit seniors enjoy are more notable. Innumerable researches indicate that seniors should remain as active as possible, without overexerting one’s self.
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