Saturday, November 22, 2008

The Anti Aging Exercise Regimen

By Marianna Pells

Doing just one kind of physical activity isn't going to have an effect on the aging process. Instead of resorting to solutions that are likely to end up futile, get yourself to do varying activities. Besides, this is a more enjoyable way to fight the signs of aging, preserve good health and continue being physically dynamic.

You won't be able to achieve anything if you're not going to get off the couch. Aging means not being able to do the things you like, whenever you want to. Incorporating strength, aerobic and flexibility training in your exercise program could just be your answer.

Strength Training

Including strength training in your anti aging exercise regimen has been known to reverse the aging process. When you are strength training, you improve bone density and muscle mass. By not exercising enough, the body loses muscle tone, and when this happens your muscles become unable to effectively support your skeletal frame. This means developing age-related problems like bad posture and chronic back pain.

The best thing about strength training is that your body continues to burn fat even when you're just sitting down. You get to have toned muscles, tighter skin, amplified metabolism and improved joints. Strength training could be weight lifting, resistance training (pushing against forces), and isometric training (muscle flexing). 2-3 days a week is suggested for strength activities.

Isometric training is one of the more preferred types of strength training because it is less straining especially for those who are just starting to get back on a fitness plan. Isometric training usually involves short repetitions of muscle flexing.

Aerobic Training

Aerobic training can be some form of an anti aging exercise too. The best thing about cardiovascular or aerobic training is that it is suitable for any age group. This type of training includes running, brisk-walking and other workouts that are moderate in intensity.

Involving in regular aerobic training promotes good blood circulation. Good blood circulation helps blood effectively distribute oxygen throughout the body. It improves mental clarity, physical coordination and response mechanisms. Poor blood circulation causes you to feel faint, have regular headaches and can lead to more serious conditions like heart disease and dementia.

To have superior endurance, de-stressing capabilities and blood health, start getting into any regular aerobic activity. At least 20 minutes of aerobic training everyday is suggested.

Flexibility Activities

Flexibility training is an important part of any anti aging exercise plan. Stretching for example is always advised before doing cardiovascular or strength training. Doing flexibility training improves joint health as well as skeletal and muscular function so that you are able to perform different activities with maximum effectiveness.

There's a good reason why stretching and flexing is called flexibility training. Those types of activities can greatly recover joint troubles so that you're able to have a wider range of movement. 30 seconds a day is all you need for flexibility training.

Merging strength, aerobic and flexibility workouts in one exercise program can give you the anti aging effects of strength, speed, balance and alertness. - 15275

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