Aging Gracefully with Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity is very important for everybody, especially aging men and women. There so many forms of aerobic exercises that can prolong your life and add much vitality to it. They include: cycling, dancing, mini-trampolining, skiing, swimming, running, jogging, walking and many others.

 You will need just half an hour a day to start the anti ageing process. Physical activity of this type prevents rapid aging by maintaining lean muscle mass, reducing blood pressure, improving insulin sensitivity, reducing blood glucose and increasing 'good' cholesterol levels.


 Walking is one of the most suitable aerobic exercises for the majority of aging people. It's so simple and at the same time pleasant. Anyone can walk anywhere withiout taking much effort. Of course, everyone has his own preference, so you can walk at whatever speed you like - from a slow stroll to a moderate pace or the so called power walk. Anyways there's minimal chance of injuries and that is a great advantage of this form of activity. Moreover, you will soon note that you feel much better and that's what aging gracefully is about.

 Even if you have been far from sports or healthy living, it's so easy to start reversing the aging process. Just begin with 10 minutes of strolling in the nearby park. There are all kinds of ways of getting in a walk without even noticing that you are doing it. Try to use your legs instead of your car or public transport as mucg as it feels good to you. Climb stairs instead of taking a lift. A walk is a great way to spend some time with your friends in a comfortable and easy atmosphere. If you have a dog, consider yourself very lucky, as your pet literally adds more years to your life you you spend much time walking together.

 And one important thing to remember. No matter what form of aerobic exercising you choose to do, you must really enjoy the activity, or it will be batter to say, enjoy yourself. Therefore, don't push it too hard from the very beginning. According to recent studies in exercise physiology just half an hour three times a week is enough to keep anti ageing going in the proper way.