Exercise & Aging

At Concordia University Chicago, our online program in gerontology allows you to study a variety of topics on the science of aging. You’ll learn how to comply with the critical growing needs of seniors, including areas such as finance, law, diversity, and social change. Here are a few ways that seniors can stay healthy and effective through a regular exercise routine.

Why is exercise essential for a senior? 

As we age, the muscles in our bodies often contract, our pace hinders, and we become less active. However, sustaining physical activity has plenty of benefits. It is often found that exercising is critical for memory enhancement and epidemic avoidance. It also improves movement and endurance, which increases our life span.

What are the benefits of exercise on one’s physical and mental health?

Exercising daily leads to positive factors for our physical health. As we age, so does our metabolism. A daily exercise routine will boost our metabolism. Also, exercising prevents illness and enhances vital bodily functions.

Falling is one of the most serious and common injuries that seniors face. Exercise improves muscle strength, resilience, and balance, which lowers the odds of a collapse.

Daily exercise allows us to fall asleep swiftly and wake up feeling more lively. Often, exercise is seen as a stress reliever, resulting in a better state of mind and self-assurance and fewer negative emotions. Lastly, exercising is constructive for the brain. It makes our thinking more nimble and enhances our creativity.

Whether it’s running, walking, bowling or dancing, let’s do what gets our bodies moving. A regular exercise routine is critical to creating a beneficial healthy lifestyle for ourselves.