How Old is Too Old?

Growing older means getting weaker, getting frail,  becoming less independent, right? Not so fast! A study of high-level recreational athletes ("masters athletes") aged 40 to 81 who trained 4 to 5 times per week showed that muscle and overall strength did not decline significantly with age. Instead, strength decline may result from chronic disuse rather than age. The study (see link below) concluded that maintaining muscles through exercise may decrease or eliminate the falls, functional decline, and loss of independence commonly seen in aging adults. So if you think you're too old to start exercising, think again. Visit your doctor first and discuss the type of exercise you'd like to participate in.

Learn more:

Best Exercises for Older Adults:

http://seniorliving.about.com/od/exercisefitnes1/a/4seniorexercise.htmhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22030953

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