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According to the Mayo Clinic, aerobic exercise is one thing everyone should do for their health, no matter what their age. By investing only thirty minutes a day to some type of aerobic exercise you body will see amazing results, which according to the Mayo Clinic include:
Reduced health risks.
Lower blood pressure.
Reduced risk of certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes, stroke, certain types of cancer, and osteoporosis.
Weight loss.
Increased immune function.
Clearer arteries.
Stronger heart.
More energy and a better mood.
Improved stamina.
Longer, more active life.
The Mayo Clinic suggests that it is best to check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. And you don’t have to start by exercising for thirty minutes each day. Start by taking a five minute walk or exercising for thirty minutes for three days a week. The benefits of aerobic exercise can be felt immediately and you can build up more activity as your body adjusts. Some exercises that the Mayo Clinic suggest include walking, cross-country skiing, aerobic dancing, swimming, stair climbing, bicycling, jogging, elliptical training, or rowing. However, if you have any physical limitations, you might want to talk to your doctor about low impact alternatives such as water aerobics.
Start today and you will soon see the vast benefits of aerobic exercise. You will have increase energy, feel better, and enjoy an overall better quality of life. Start by choosing something you like to do anyway, such as going to the park, and pretty soon you’ll have an exercise program you can stick with.
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