Ask The Expert: Fitness
FIT OVER 50 O
by Jesse J. Leyva, Owner of Outlaw Fitcamp
utlaw FitCamp by Jesse James offers the best 30-minute workouts you can find. With our classes and our one-on-one personal training sessions, we can give you effective and efficient 30-minute workouts that fit into your busy schedule. And if you’re 50 years or older, staying (or getting) fit becomes more important than ever for your quality of life and wellbeing.
Here are 6 reasons why it’s so important to stay fit after 50.
1. Reduces your risk of sickness and chronic disease
2. Reduces your Alzheimer’s or dementia risk
Studies consistently prove that exercise reduces your risk of many chronic diseases and illnesses. People who work out regularly have up to a 50% lower risk of developing osteoporosis, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, many types of cancer, stroke, and high blood pressure.
Exercise keeps your mind sharp as you age. In fact, studies show it can lower your odds of having memory and cognitive problems by almost half. Working out boosts blood flow to your brain and helps new brain cells develop.
Strength, flexibility, and balance prevent people from stumbling and falling—one of the major causes of injury for people as they get older. 3. Builds strength We’re not talking about the kind of strength you need for weight lifting competitions here (although we can help you with that too). We’re talking about the strength and stamina you need to get through your day more easily. One study of weight training in older people showed that this activity developed helpful genetic changes in their cells.
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