Benefit of exercse for people over age 50.

Exercise for improving the functioning of the heat and lungs (cardiovascular system) is recommended for all individuals. May require clearance by a physician.
Intensity: The objective is to obtain a target heart rate between 60% and 85% of the maximum heart rate (220 minus age).

Frequency: 3 to 5 days per week. 5 Days is recommended for exercise of lesser intensity and 3 days for exercise of greater intensity.

Type of Exercise: Continuous, rhythmic, large-muscle exercise helps to develop cardiovascular fitness. Example: walking, jogging, running, cycling and swimming. Short court racquet sports (racquetball, handball and squash) can be appropriate if the rest interval is not prolonged.
Moderate or intense exercise, which is better?
Lose fat and change your body: while cardiovascular exercise and proper nutrition are equally important, one of the most effective and important activities you can engage in is weight training
Numerous Benefits: There are many execellent benefits to be hand from lifting weights. Such as:

• Increase your metabolism: Muscles burns calories much more efficiently then fat. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you’ll burn throughout the day.
• Greater muscular endurance
• Increase strength/power
• Strengthening of the bones
• Improve athleticism

A balance program of proper nutrition and effective cardiovascular activity combines with a weight training regiment is the most efficient path to greater health, improved feeling of well-being, increase self-esteem and higher levels of confidence.

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A social atmosphere while exercising: Some people prefer to exercise in a group setting and we have several programs in which our clients can meet and exercise with each other people how engage in a similar set of activities and interest.
 
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