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PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND FITNESS :
ELDERLY AGING GERONTOLOGY GERIATRIC: HEALTH MEDICAL FITNESS DIET: 
Updated Exercise and Physical Activity Tips
for Older Adults Now Available
on NIHSENIORHEALTH Site




Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:20:28 -0400
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Subject:  Updated Exercise and Physical Activity Tips
for Older Adults Now Available
on NIHSENIORHEALTH Site




U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIH News



National Institute on Aging (NIA)
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 24, 2010



CONTACT:



Stephanie Dailey, NIA

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UPDATED EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TIPS
FOR OLDER ADULTS NOW AVAILABLE ON NIHSENIORHEALTH SITE




Older adults who are interested in becoming physically active, restarting 
a lapsed exercise regimen or getting more benefit from their current 
exercise program can check out the updated Exercise and Physical Activity 
for Older Adults topic on NIHSeniorHealth.gov at



<http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html>



NIHSeniorHealth is a health and wellness Web site designed especially for 
older adults from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National 
Library of Medicine (NLM), both part of the National Institutes of Health.



Visitors to the site will find sample exercises from the four categories 
of physical activity recommended for older adults: endurance, strength, 
balance and flexibility. Colorful images accompanied by easy-to-follow 
instructions describe how to do the exercises safely and effectively. 
Videos of NIH institute directors performing their preferred forms of 
physical activity and first-person accounts from active adults serve as 
inspiring reminders of the positive impact that physical activity can have 
as people grow older.


When done on a regular basis, exercise and physical activity offer many 
health benefits and can be a pleasure, especially if you participate in 
physical activities you enjoy. "Numerous studies have shown that regular 
exercise and physical activity can reduce the risk of developing certain 
diseases and disabilities that can occur as people grow older," says 
Richard J. Hodes, M.D., director of the NIA, which developed the exercise 
and physical activity topic. "In some cases, exercise can help manage and 
prevent diseases like diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis." Exercise 
also helps improve balance and helps people maintain their independence.


Older Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet for health 
information. In fact, more than 70 percent of online seniors look for 
health and medical information when they go on the Web. NIHSeniorHealth 
(www.nihseniorhealth.gov), which is based on the latest research on 
cognition and aging, features short, easy-to-read segments of information 
that can be accessed in a number of formats, including various large-print 
type sizes, open-captioned videos and an audio version. Additional topics 
coming soon to the site include periodontal disease and creating your 
family health history.


The NLM is the world's largest library of the health sciences and 
collects, organizes and makes available biomedical science information to 
scientists, health professionals and the public. For more information, 
visit the Web site at



<http://www.nlm.nih.gov>




The NIA leads the federal effort supporting and conducting research on 
aging and the medical, social and behavioral issues of older people. For 
more information on research and aging, go to



<http://www.nia.nih.gov>



The National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- The Nation's Medical Research 
Agency -- includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal 
agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational 
medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures 
for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its 
programs, visit



<http://www.nih.gov>



Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults
<http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/toc.html>

Table of Contents


Benefits of Exercise

How to Get Started

Exercises to Try

How to Stay Active

Frequently Asked Questions

Videos

MedlinePlus - more information on Exercise and Physical Activity for Older 
Adults



Benefits of Exercise
<http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ 
exerciseforolderadults/benefitsofexercise/01.html>



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<http://tinyurl.com/yfty4nu>



Like most people, you've probably heard that physical activity and 
exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular 
basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies 
have shown that exercise provides many health benefits and that older 
adults can gain a lot by staying physically active. Even moderate exercise 
and physical activity can improve the health of people who are frail or 
who have diseases that accompany aging.



Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults


Frequently Asked Questions
<http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/faq/faqlist.html>



What can exercise do for me?


What is the difference between exercise and physical activity?


If I have a medical condition, is it safe for me to exercise?


What health conditions would cause me to check with my doctor before 
exercising?


I'm 81 years old. Should I be exercising, and will it make a difference at 
my age?


I haven't exercised in years. How do I start?


I find it hard to make myself be active. What can I do?


How do I find time to be active?


Once I start exercising, how long before I see results?


Is it better to join an exercise class or group, or exercise on my own?


Do I need a personal trainer?


Do I need special shoes or clothing?


Do I need to buy any special equipment?


Should I drink water when I exercise?


Should I eat before exercising?


How do I avoid injury?


What kinds of exercises should I try?


How much physical activity do I need?


What are some endurance exercises to try?


What are some strength exercises to try?


What are some balance exercises to try?


What are some flexibility exercises to try?


If I'm overweight or obese, what kinds of physical activity can I do?


How can I tell if I'm making progress?


How frequently should I check my progress?


Why should I check my progress?


I've been exercising for some time now and I'm not seeing any more real 
improvements. What can I do to see more progress?


How can I make exercise a regular part of my life?


When there are temporary breaks in my exercise schedule, how can I get 
back on track?


When events cause permanent changes in my life, how can I stick with 
exercise and physical activity?





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