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Exercise

Exercise. Exercise vs. Physical Activity. P hysical activity is a part of daily life that gets our bodies moving Exercise is a form of physical activity that is specifically planned, structured, and has repetition. Why Exercise?.

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Exercise

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  1. Exercise

  2. Exercise vs. Physical Activity • Physical activity is a part of daily life that gets our bodies moving • Exercise is a form of physical activity that is specifically planned, structured, and has repetition

  3. Why Exercise? • Helps with high blood pressure, balance problems, difficulty walking • Managing stress, improving mood • Social, physical, emotional, mental benefits • Very beneficial for those with arthritis, heart disease, or diabetes • Builds resiliency

  4. Limiting Factors • Money • Time • Health risks • Fear • Accessibility

  5. Tips for Getting Started Safely • Medical clearance • Start slowly • Create a schedule • Short term goals • Recognize problems

  6. Easy Incorporation • Classes offered • Modifying daily activities • Activity at home

  7. Types of Exercise

  8. Endurance • Increase heart rate and breathing • Good for your heart, lungs, and overall fitness • Improves ability to carry out daily activities • Classes offered • Zumba • At home exercises • Yard work • Walking • Dancing

  9. Strength • Classes offered • Silver Sneakers • At home exercises • Weight lifting • Make your muscles stronger • Can make a difference in your ability to stay independent and carry out everyday activities

  10. Balance • Classes offered • Tai Chi • Balance and Bone • At home exercises • Stand on one foot • Balance exercises help prevent falls • Many lower-body strength exercises also help improve your balance

  11. Flexibility • Classes offered • Yoga • At home exercises • Stretching • Stretch your muscles out and can help your body stay limber • Being flexible gives you more freedom of movement for other exercises as well as for your everyday activities

  12. Questions?

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