FAMILY HEALTH|| EXERCISE

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Good morning, Healthy Steemians. I hope you all had a wonderful and fun filled? I sure did. Today, I will be writing about another factor which affects our health- Exercise

What is exercise?
Exercise can be defined as any physical or mental activity that requires effort and improves or sustains health and fitness.

EFFECTS OF EXERCISE
1 Exercise can improve sleep:
Exercise balances the cardiac rhythm thereby promoting sleep. After exercise, the body is tired out which causes the brain to force a person to sleep.

2 Healthy Muscles and Bones:
Muscle- strengthening activities such as squats, push-ups and cycling improve and increase bone density and muscle mass.

3 Exercise reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and even certain types of cancer.

Exercise is really wonderful at improving and maintaining health. But over exercise can be harmful. So, what kind of exercise is suitable for you. Let's find out.

EXERCISE FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
CHILDREN
Children can get a lot of the exercise they need just by being children. What do I mean? Children love to run, jump and play . These activities give opportunities for them to strengthen their body. Allow children at least an hour of physical activity daily.
TEENS
Many teens are interested in playing sports either on the school team or at home with friends and family. Some, (especially girls)may not really enjoy sports. As a parent, try to engage your child in physical activity such as running. If your children don't like sports, you can send them on errands as they provide opportunity to run, walk and climb stairs

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30+
When we reach 30 years of age, the body starts to lose muscle mass and bone density as a result of age. Therefore, people in this age group need to focus on bone and muscle strengthening exercises such as weight lifting.

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50+
When we clock 50, we start to experience pains and aches more frequently. However we shouldn't abandon our exercise. Instead regularly carry out low impact exercise such as cycling, walking and swimming. Reduce the intensity of exercise but increase frequency.

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60+
When we reach 60, we should train our bodies to avoid falling or bending. Do exercise to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Reduce the time spent sitting or lying down. Engage in light activity such as making the bed or making tea. You can also engage in moderate exercise like riding a bike or hiking.

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Thanks for reading. Do well to stay healthy by exercising regulaly!

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