Should seniors exercise this summer?

There are several reasons why we should exercise regularly.

 Exercise plays a key role in maintaining and improving physical health. Regular exercise helps us maintain an ideal weight, strengthens bones, and improves heart health. Exercise can also help in preventing several chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis.

Those of us who exercise regularly tend to have better mental health. Exercise helps to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Exercise also helps in improving cognitive function and managing symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Regular exercise helps us to maintain our independence and mobility. Exercise helps in improving balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls, and improving overall mobility.

Exercise has been linked to increased longevity. If we exercise regularly, we may be able to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life.

Overall, regular exercise can have many positive benefits for us including improved physical health, and mental health, increased independence and mobility, and increased longevity.

So, use the summer to play, exercise and keep your health up.