“Active” doesn’t have to mean heading into the cold for a walk or jog. Simple exercise several times a day is enough to keep muscles and joints in shape, according to a director at Vitalia Senior Residence in Strongsville.
For seniors, staying active in the winter months can go a long way toward staying healthy. But "active" doesn't have to mean running a marathon. Chair exercise several times a day is enough to keep muscles and joints in shape. For many of us, winter can seem like never-ending gloom, with little sunshine and snowy, cold weather. When the winds howl and snow flies, we hunker down by a warm fire with a good book or a favorite television show.
Pawlowski suggests seniors try and squeeze in exercise at least once a day, though more often is optimal. If weakness or balance is an issue, Pawlowski suggests using a chair for support or try chair yoga or chair cardio classes that can be found at the local gym, or on YouTube. “Water aerobics are a great way to stay active – whether in summer or winter – because seniors are in a warm pool where the resistance of the water helps joints and muscles move freely, but without the low impact of jumping around on a floor.”
And while we have all heard the mantra to “check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program,” Pawlowski says it is even more important to “listen to your body.”
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nets’ Ben Simmons staying on an even keel during team’s win streakBen Simmons — listed as questionable Saturday — pushed through a non-COVID illness to start in the Nets’ 123-106 New Year’s Eve rout of the Hornets.
Read more »
Cost of living crisis: Sickle cell families staying in bed for warmthCharity Oscar Birmingham says the cold leads to painful sickle cell flare-ups and hospital stays.
Read more »
This Is the Reason Miley Cyrus Is Staying BlondeLooks like the blonde is here to stay! 💁♀️✨
Read more »
Rivals.com - Three-Point Stance: Reactions after an active Saturday at the UA Game
Read more »
Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan impresses with active outing against MavsJeremy Sochan’s teammates praised the rookie forward for being “everywhere” in...
Read more »