Old Age And Exercising

Regular exercising as you grow older helps to prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis and also prevents weight gain and keeps all your organs and body systems healthy. It keeps skin and hair in good condition, and speeds up the passage of food through the digestive system thereby speeding up metabolism. Exercising circulates blood to all the organs in your body and keeps them supplied with oxygen and nutrients and stabilizes blood sugar. Exercise also has a positive effect on the mind and alleviates stress, beats depression and raises self-esteem.

Check Your Fitness Level:
You can check your fitness level by checking your heart rate while resting. To measure your heart rate, press your first two fingers lightly on the pulse point in your neck and count the number of beats over a 15 second period, then multiply that number by 4 to calculate the number of beats per minute. Generally, lower the heart rate, the fitter you are. If you are out of exercise for a long time and are overweight, do consult a doctor before taking up any exercise.

Fitness Levels Indicated By Heart Beats Per Minute: