The Importance Of Physical Activity As We Age

As people enter their golden years, the time they spend being active can greatly diminish.  While several of us may think this is par for the course, the truth is, not being active can cause overall bodily harm. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team is committed to sharing this message so that you can stay healthy. To learn more about the importance of remaining physically active, and ideas on how you can do so, please schedule an appointment online by clicking here.

Benefits Of Staying Active

According to the Center for Disease Control, being inactive as you age can come with some unfortunate consequences. Although it can seem difficult, making a consistent effort to remain physically active even when you age can offer many benefits to your health. The benefits you can experience are listed below:

• Remaining active limits the chances of suffering from chronic illnesses.
• Reduces the risk of functional limitations.
• Improves mental health.
• Mitigates the chances of suffering from premature death.
• In some cases, it can reduce healthcare expenses.     

How Long To Be Active

If you’ve spent a majority of your life being inactive, the idea of increasing your activity levels at an older age can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, the recommended amount of physical activity you should be getting can be broken down into manageable increments. On average, you should be aiming to spend at least 150 minutes, or two and a half hours, being physically active. Although this may seem like a lot, when broken out over a seven day period, it works out to be a little over 20 minutes a day. Even if it’s only minor activities, we all have time to carve 20 minutes out of our day. 

How Home Advantage Rehab Solutions Can Help  

At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team has experience treating patients of all ages. When inactivity has led to the development of pain or other issues, we have the resources to help. Our team will travel right to your home and offer the physical therapy or other treatment services you need to get back to full strength. We can also provide you with a detailed plan of the physical activities you can perform to your benefit. For more information on the importance of staying active as we age, contact us today!