Why Exercise Is Important to Senior Health and Fitness
Comedian, George Burns, said at 100 years of age, "If I knew I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself." Many people will live to a ripe old age no matter how badly they take care of themselves strictly because of good genes. But the benefits of exercising well into your senior years can determine the quality of life you enjoy - or not. As you age, muscle mass decreases to the tune of about three to five percent per decade after you're forty years of age. Since muscles keep us fit and strong and helps to burn calories and maintain weight, serious problems could develop if you let your muscles deteriorate. In this article you will find why exercise is important as you age.
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