The Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults / Marco Bell, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bell, Marco, editor.

Series:

Physical fitness, diet and exercise.

Physical Fitness, Diet and Exercise Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Exercise.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (215 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

Regular exercise and physical activity are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. Being physically active can help you continue to do the things you enjoy and stay independent as you age. Regular physical activity over long periods of time can produce long-term health benefits. That's why health experts say that older adults should be active every day to maintain their health.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Exercise and Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide(

Introduction

Why Is Physical Activity Such a Big Deal?

Go Here for More Info

What's the Difference Between Physical Activity and Exercise?

Make It a Priority

Using This Chapter

Section 1. Get Ready

Make It Fun

What Kinds of Exercises and Physical Activities Improve Health and Physical Ability?

Endurance

Strength

Balance

Flexibility

Quick Tip

Make It Interesting

Exercise and Everyday Activities Go Together

Section 2. Get Set

Identifying Your Starting Point

Setting Your Goals

Make It Routine

Writing a Plan to Add Exercise and Physical Activity to Your Life

Talking with Your Doctor About Exercise and Physical Activity

Safety First: When to Check with Your Doctor

Getting the Right Shoes

Finding a Personal Trainer Who's Right for You

Section 3. Go!

Three Keys to Success

Sticking with It: What Works

Make It Easy

Walking Safely in Rural Areas

A Few More Tips on Coping with Breaks in Your Exercise Routine

Building Up the Benefits

Make It Safe

Reducing the Risks

Preventing Injury

Section 4. Sample Exercises

Make It Rewarding

How to Improve Your Endurance

How Much, How Often

Counting Your Steps

Making It REA

Safety

Progressing

Ways to Gauge Your Effort

Make It Affordable

How to Improve Your Strength

About Strength Exercises

Making It Real

Quick Tip.

Working with a Resistance Band

Tip

Working with Weights

Hand Grip

Wrist Curl

Overhead Arm Raise

Front Arm Raise

Side Arm Raise

Arm Curl

Arm Curl with Resistance Band

Seated Row with Resistance Band

Wall Push-Up

Elbow Extension

Chair Dip

Back Leg Raise

Side Leg Raise

Knee Curl

Leg Straightening

Chair Stand

Toe Stand

Make It a Habit

How to Improve Your Balance

Anytime, Anywhere Balance Exercises

Stand on One Foot

Heel-to-Toe Walk

Balance Walk

Progressing to Improve Balance

Make It Happen

How to Improve Your Flexibility

Neck

Shoulder

Shoulder and Upper Arm

Upper Body

Chest

Back 1

Back 2

Upper Back

Ankle

About Floor Exercises

To Get Down on the Floor

Back of Leg

Floor

Thigh

Standing

Hip

Lower Back

Calf

Buddy Stretch

Section 5. How Am I Doing?

Test Yourself

Other Ways to Measure Progress

Make It Social

Section 6. Healthy Eating

Tips for Healthy Eating

Drinking Enough Fluids

Eating Out

What Are Dietary Supplements?

Are Dietary Supplements Safe?

Do I Need a Supplement?

Section 7. Keep Going

Activity Log

Goal-Setting Worksheet

Weekly Exercise and Physical Activity Plan

Endurance Daily Record

Strength Daily Record

Flexibility Daily Record

Monthly Progress Test

20 Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

National Institute on Aging.

Acknowledgments

Chapter 2

Get Fit for Life: Exercise and Physical Activity for Healthy Aging(

What's Inside

What Is the Difference Between Physical Activity and Exercise?

Section 1. The Benefits of Physical Activity

Why Is Physical Activity So Important?

Section 2: Getting Started

Quick Tip: Test Your Exercise Intensity

Safety Tips

Try Standing on One Foot, Then the Other

Try the Heel-To-Toe Walk

Try the Calf Stretch Exercise

Try the Ankle Stretch Exercise

Physical Activity and Everyday Activities:

Go Together

How much Activity Do Older Adults Need?

Fit Physical Activity into Your Everyday Life

Move More and Stay Connected

Starting to Be Active Again

After a Break

Tips on Coping with Breaks in Your Routine

Temporary Interruptions

Long-Term Interruptions

No More Excuses: Overcome Barriers to Exercise and Physical Activity

No Time

Too Boring

Too Expensive

Too Tired

Exercising If You Have a Chronic Condition

Exercising When You are Overweight

What You Should Know About Exercising with a Chronic Condition

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Tips for Helping a Person with Dementia Stay Active

Arthritis

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Type 2 Diabetes

Easy Steps to Be More Active:

Heart Disease

Physical Activity and Cancer

Osteoporosis

Caregivers and Physical Activity: Take Time for Yourself

Sample Exercises: Getting Fit for Life

Section 3: Exercise Safely

Talking with Your Health Care Provider About Exercise

and Physical Activity

Section 4: Stay on Track

Identify Your Starting Point

Quick Tip: Overexertion

Write a Plan to Add Exercise and Physical Activity to Your Life.

Quick Tip Rewards for Being Active

Stay Motivated to Be Active

How Can You Make Physical Activity a Habit?

Quick Tip: Hitting the Gym

Sticking with It: What Works?

Section 5: Keep Going

National Institutes of Health Resources

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Non-Federal Resources

Worksheets

Questions to Ask Yourself About Getting Ready to Exercise

Questions to Ask Yourself About Making Regular Physical Activity a Habit

Questions to Ask Yourself About Everyday Activities

Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Exercise and Physical Activity Barriers

Activity Log: Find Your Starting Point

Short-Term Goals

Long-Term Goals

Chapter 3

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults(

Benefits of Exercise

How to Get Started

What Are the Four Types of Exercise?

Exercising Safely

Chapter 4

Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity(

Why Is Physical Activity Important?

Emotional Benefits of Exercise

Chapter 5

Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability(

Endurance Exercises for Older Adults

Strength Exercises for Older Adults

Balance Exercises for Older Adults

Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults

Chapter 6

How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise(

National Institute on Aging

How Much Activity Do Older Adults Need?

How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise

Start Slowly When Beginning Exercise

Four Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Exercise

How to Set Fitness Goals

Write Down Your Short-Term Fitness Goals

Write Down Your Long-Term Goals

Carl's Story.

Write a Plan to Add Exercise and Physical Activity to Your Life

Review and Update Your Exercise Plan Regularly

Chapter 7

Exercising with Chronic Conditions(

Staying Physically Active: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Exercising with Arthritis

Physical Activity and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Exercising with Type 2 Diabetes

Exercising When You Are Overweight

Exercise and Heart Health

Sidney's Story

Exercising with Osteoporosis

Exercising with Chronic Pain

Chapter 8

Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors for Older Adults(

Staying Safe When Exercising Outdoors for Older Adults

Think Ahead About Safety

Walk Safely in Rural Areas

Walk Safely in Urban Areas

If You Don't Feel Safe Exercising Outdoors, Be Active Inside

Bicycle Safety for Older Adults

Tips for Exercising in Hot Weather

Tips for Exercising in Cold Weather

If You Want to Do Outdoor Activities When It's Cold Outside

Chapter 9

Workout to Go: A Sample Exercise Routine from the National Institute on Aging at NIH(

Go 4Life

Workout to Go

Get Ready

Get Set

Strength Exercises

Flexibility Exercises

Ankles

Back

Find Out More

Index

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ISBN:

979-88-911-3855-1