5 Ways to Keep Your Body Young
This post is the third part of a six-part series including:
The 5 Components to Anti-Aging
5 Ways to Keep Your Body Young
Food is Medicine So Don’t be Lenient with Convenience
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxins (AND Be An Earthkeeper for Your Environment)
The Missing Link to Anti-Aging
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You Need:
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| 1. Stay Heart-Healthy
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Aerobic Exercise (Cardio) »Running/jogging »Swimming »Cycling »Walking |
| 2. Avoid Joint Replacements (Osteoarthritis)
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Aerobic Exercise »Walking »Swimming
Strength Training »Cycling »Yoga & Tai Chi (increases coordination and balance) »Pilates
*If you have arthritis flare-ups, focus on low-impact exercise like yoga and tai chi. |
| 3. Maintain Bone Density
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Weight-Bearing Exercise »Work against gravity! »Weight training »Hiking »Climbing stairs »Tennis »Dancing |
| 4. Keep Muscles Toned
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Strength-Training Exercise »Start off slowly and gently; sudden exercise after inactivity can cause scarring and inflammation of the muscles |
| 5. Maintain Balance
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Balancing Exercise
»As we age, we can begin to have issues with balancing correctly, so it’s important to perform activities that keep us practicing maintaining our balance. Use a chair, if necessary. »Yoga & Tai Chi |
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