Benefits Of Exercise For You Even When You Are Aging
October 9, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Basics
Many people have the misconception that only the young should exercise and as one ages muscle mass and strength cannot be increased anymore. This has been negated by various studies in Harvard and other places. It is plain myth and has no scientific basis. The benefits of exercise are many and here are a few of them.
With aging comes slowing metabolism, accumulation of fat, clogged arteries, hypertension, thinning bones, sagging muscles and skin, and a lot of other conditions. Exercise can slow down the onset of these conditions. So who said that those beyond 50 should not exercise anymore? In fact, exercise can slow down or even reverse these unwanted conditions.
