BONUS FITNESS JOURNEY

Exercise has many benefits to our health. Many people often focus on exercise for fitness and body image. However, an area of significance is the benefit of exercise for healthy ageing and reduced risk of illness and disease..

As we age we tend to have higher risk of illness, disease and falls. The good news is however, exercise can be beneficial in reducing this risk.

Maintaining adequate fitness levels and strength can prevent or help manage many diseases. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers, mental health disorders along with some neurological diseases. Performing cardiovascular fitness most days of the week can assist with healthy ageing and minimizing risk of the above diseases.

Regular strength activities are also beneficial for health. As we age it may be common for people to lose muscle mass. Reduced muscle mass can lead to lower metabolic rate, inability to perform daily activities with ease and increases risk of falls. There are also many other health benefits of strengthening the muscles. These can include reduced pain and better mobility, improved bone density, lower risk of some diseases and greater ease to perform everyday activities.