Exercise is Important for Longevity

Stillness is bad! Roughly 3.2 million people die each year from inactivity.

Regular exercise, especially among older adults, is critical to good health. Even moderate amounts of physical activity can have a big impact.

Just Get Moving! You can come up with a million reasons for not being physically active. Some might even be valid.

I’m Just Too Old…

Exercise is good for just about everyone, including older adults. Talk with your doctor first, of course. If you’ve been inactive, take it easy as you get started, say, 5-10 minutes of moderate activity each day.

I Just Need to Take It Easy…

It’s not your age that has you feeling the need to rest it’s that you’re not moving. Even older adults with serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and others can live better lives by getting up and moving.

I Don’t Move Like I Used To…

Exercises that promote flexibility are in a group of four cornerstone movements (along with those that improve endurance, strength, and balance) that you should probably work on.

That stiffness can be alleviated with, for example, stretching exercises that target hips, legs, shoulders, your neck, your back … anywhere. Remember that high intensity does not have to mean high impact.

Pilates workouts use body-weight, better body mechanics, and the constant value of good alignment. Pilates will strengthen you right up in as little as 15 minutes a day. We don't have to lose muscle mass as we age, and our metabolism can stay vibrant and robust.

If our bodies are able to move strongly, then it becomes a matter of whether we give up on movement, or we choose to re-motivate, get stronger, and become the best versions of ourselves at any age. Your fitness can be ignited anytime.

You can absolutely spark a more efficient metabolism. You can build lean muscle strength, improve your cardio, burn calories, and reshape your body, whatever age you are!