Anti-Aging Drug - Free!

Anti-Aging Drug - Free!
Tim Long

As we age a number of undesirable things occur. We lose bone density, lose muscle mass, gain weight, and let's not even get into the other unpleasantries that are more cosmetic like wrinkles and hair loss (or hair growth in unwanted places...ew!). Regular exercise can help to fend off and even reverse some of the effects of aging.

Cardiovascular exercise has so many positive effects that we'll just touch on a few here. It strengthens your heart, helps you lose and maintain weight, lowers your cholesterol, and gives you self esteem and a positive outlook. A minimum program of 30-45 mins per day, four days per week should be enough to experience these benefits. You can join a gym where you'll find all sorts of machines from treadmills to stair climbers. A gym can also offer motivation because you've invested money in it and there are other people there who are trying to do the same thing you are, stay healthy! Simply walking 2-4 miles a day will do the job too, and it's free.

Strength training is not just for those big bulky guys and girls on magazine covers. Studies have shown an increase in bone density is realized with a minor amount of regular strength training. Women who do some sort of strength training on a regular basis have 3-4% denser bones in their hips and spines than sedentary women. A dense bone is a stronger bone, and one less likely to break.

For more information, visit Charlotte Health and Fitness' Resource Guide where you can find local gyms, trainers, and nutritional outlets.

Of course, before starting any exercise program, visit your doctor to get the A-OK.