Secret to Living a Longer, Stronger Life

 

Living long is most people’s ultimate goal in life, but living long is relatively meaningless unless we are physically and mentally able to enjoy those bonus years. This secret, according to an article in Spry Living Magazine , is get moving.

Based on a long term study conducted at the Arnold School of Public Health regular physical activity provides a plethora of life-changing and life-saving perks, even when weight loss is not experienced. Get moving (regularly) with any moderate to vigorous activity and enjoy these perks of living a longer, stronger life.

Activity Slows the Aging Process

Any activity that makes you breathe hard can slow down the onset on age related disabilities by as much as 16 years.

Moving Eases Pain

We tend to want to take a pill and be still when we’re in pain, but age-related joint and muscle pain is dispelled better by moving than by being still. A few minutes of daily stretching and moderate exercise eases pain long term better than medication.

Lower Blood Pressure By Walking

Regular physical activity, like walking three times per week, will lower both the systolic and diastolic (top and bottom) pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic ‘s advice on how to treat high blood pressure without drugs.

A reduction in blood pressure also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke as we age.

Moving Gives A Metabolic Boost

A few minutes of vigorous exercise provides a metabolic boost for hours. Without doing anything different, your body will continue to burn calories at a higher rate for several hours after an invigorating workout. That helps prevent age related weight gain and all diseases associated with having excess body weight.

Alzheimer’s Prevention

The Standford School of Medicine suggests that exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s in people who are genetically predisposed to having the disease. Another great motivation to get moving, keeping your mind sharp as you age.

More Motivation to Get Moving

30 minutes of movement at least five days per week can help lessen the number of cold you have this winter, reduce the risk of colon cancer and breast cancer as you age, lower blood fats, ease depression, prevent migraine headaches and in general just make living day to day life easier. All this adds up to an excellent rate of return on a minimal investment of time and effort. Get moving, the secret to living a longer, stronger life.

Sources:

Spry Living

Arnold School of Public Health

Mayo Clinic

Standford School of Medicine


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