Most middle-aged and older adults are more than aware of the many health benefits that come with regular exercise and active living. These benefits include: stronger muscles, ligaments and tendons, better heart-&-lung health, improved bone density, enhanced balance, coordination and mobility, as well as reduced risk of developing chronic diseases and ailments -including maladies like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke and various types of cancer. Thus, it is no wonder that more and more mature and senior adults are now actively pursuing age-specific fitness programs more than ever before in our human history! As good as this may seem on the surface, unfortunately, there are also many in this population group who may actually be doing more harm than good to themselves by unknowingly committing various types of mistakes and errors in their own home exercise programs or outdoor fitness routines . The following will explore some of these commonly-seen fitness mistake
News and tips on fitness for the mid-life, senior and older adult population - the GYMLESS way!