Use It Or Loose It!

Stay Active!

Exercise is very important as we age. Stats say you should be exercising 3 - 5 times a week. Walk, bike, swim, golf, anything that keeps you mobile, within reason.

We may not be able to do the same physical activities we could when we were 20 or 30, and we need to keep that in mind or run into unexpected injuries. Boomer bodies are a lot more prone to sports injuries than we care to realize.

I read an article that has a name for "replacements" called "boomeritis". The Hospital For Special Surgery states:

"... knee and hip replacements, surgery for cartilage and ligament damage, and treatment for tendinitis, arthritis, bursitis and stress fractures. The phenomenon even has a name in medical circles: boomeritis." Baby Boomers are saying something that can be done. And thanks to improved diagnostics and surgical advancements, often something can be done.

Some tips to avoid injuries:

- take time to warm up- space out your activity. Don't jump off the couch just on the weekend- "no pain no gain" is not true. If it hurts - stop!

So yes exercise. We all need strength, flexibility, etc., and exercise helps not only our bodies but also our sense of well being. Just be a bit more realistic about the type of exercise you chose especially if you are just starting to look at a physical fitness program.

Another plus, physical activity can slow down some aspects of the aging process.

Start moving!

Read more on Baby Boomer Health Issues and Tips at:

http://www.babyboomerhealthnetwork.com/