Anti Aging Exercise Benefits

Every day hundreds of baby boomers turn age 60. In order to remain productive and live fulfilling lives, free of disability and disease, each of them are looking for the eternal fountain of youth. Surgeries and anti aging cosmetics help to mask the visible signs of age, but the aging process still continues internally and the race is on to find the secret anti aging medicine.

The best anti aging rejuvenation may come from exercise. At least that's what anti aging research studies are finding.

Research, such as the work of Dr. Lynn F. Cherkas, of King's College London, and colleagues, published in the 28th January, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, suggest that exercise produces an anti aging response. More studies needs to be done to draw more conclusive evidence, but the findings thus far are encouraging.

No, we can't stay forever young but with an anti aging exercise routine we sure can do much to encourage our bodies to perform in a youthful manner for a longer period of time.  Perhaps our fitness level can be used as an indicator of where we are in the aging process.

As we age several things usually begin to occur; we lose muscle tone, gain weight, our blood pressure rises, bone density decreases, and our overall cardiovascular health deteriorates, making us more susceptible to age related diseases and disability. These in turn are also the very things that lead to higher occurrences of depression in older individuals.

When you onsider some of the benefits of exercise...

• improved circulation
• decrease in blood pressure
• better skin tone
• stress reduction
• lower cholesterol
• pain relief, including arthritic pain
• improved flexibility and range of motion
• weight reduction
• greater balance and stability

... the correlation between exercise and anti aging is clear.

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Studies are continuing to demonstrate that adults who participate in regular physical activity are biologically younger than sedentary individuals and have a better psychological outlook of the aging process.

Additionally, what differentiates anti aging exercise from many other anti aging remedies is that its benefits can be observed both internally AND externally.

Anti Aging Workouts

Although most people aren't concerned about becoming older while still in their 20's, it's said that by the age of 25 biological changes begin the aging process. Therefore, anti aging exercise should be a lifelong commitment.

What if you're in your 40's, 50's or 60's, or older, and haven't done a bit of exercise yet? Don't worry. Exercise started at ANY age is beneficial. Regardless of where you are in the aging process incorporating cardiovascular, strength and stretching exercises will produce optimal anti aging benefits.

Ideally, to maximize the benefits you should do a 30 minute, moderate to intense aerobic workout, 5 times a week. However, you will still gain some benefits from a shorter routine. The worst thing is to feel that it's an "all or nothing" deal and not exercise at all. Perhaps all you have time for is a brisk walk, a few days a week. Do it! Try to mix in a few simple stretching routines for flexibility and you're still much better off than if you remain inactive.

No need to hide your anti aging kit, with all its creams and lotions, just keep in mind that of all the anti aging methods, exercise provides the best overall prevention.

As with all exercise, only do so after consulting with your physician and so as not to risk injury, don't begin exercise until you've had a proper warm up.