Regular Workouts Help Improve the Bodies Cardiovascular Functions

In order to stay healthy or improve your health, adults of 60 plus years of age need to do two types of physical activity each week. The first is an aerobic exercise program. Which should be least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity, such as cycling or fast walking every week,

The second should be Some type of muscle strengthening activity on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms. It is a well established fact that exercise such as walking, jogging and cycling are effective for burning calories and improving cardiovascular fitness  recent research shows that resistance training  may reduce the risk of many debilitating conditions often experienced by older adults

Seniors may train with a wide range of repetitions depending on their experience and physical condition. Beginners and less fit seniors should start with lighter weights that enable then to do many repetitions. Where as experienced and physically fitter seniors my use higher resistance and perform less repetitions.

The beneficial effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system is well documented. There is a direct relation between physical inactivity and cardiovascular mortality, and physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease. Persons who remain sedentary have the highest risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality.

All exercise should be conducted only after consultation with a doctor

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