We all know how important exercise is. Getting in a few minutes of exercise everyday is easy for some people, and much more difficult for others. Seniors especially benefit from exercising with regularity, but often face challenges when it comes to doing this, either because of a lack of time, no space to adequately get this in, or a physical or mental hurdle that makes exercise a bit more difficult than it might be for the average person. Because of this, exercise can often look different from person to person.
But just because it looks a little bit different doesn’t mean that it’s not helpful. Exercise is relative, and what’s effective for one person might not work well for another.
Researchers understand this and are careful to recommend that exercise be evaluated on a case by case basis. If you’re looking at starting a new exercise program and take on a new activity, be sure to do so only with the guidance of a medical professional before you get going.
But with that in mind, a new study has started to look at not just what exercises are helpful for us, but whether the time of day that they are performed at has an impact on overall health and wellness. Researchers found that time of day was important, depending on what was hoped for with the exercise. However, because this is a new area of study, the researchers were reluctant to draw conclusions and encouraged future teams to look at this issue more.
By understanding how different times of day can impact exercise’s impact on the body and mind, people can more effectively use their time exercising to help themselves stay happier and healthier.
There’s a right type of exercise out there for everyone, but each individual has different needs and goals when it comes to exercise. We all have things that we need to work on, different physical health symptoms and concerns to account for, and different things that we enjoy doing. Exercise should be fun, but that doesn’t mean that we can all do what we want when it comes to staying healthy. That’s why working with a doctor that can help us to account for health issues and goals is so important. If you have concerns, it’s important that you speak with a health professional before you get started.
Individualizing goals is important. This is one of the reasons why we value in-home care so much. It makes individualizing things like exercise a lot easier. In-home care allows seniors to maintain their lifestyle that they are used to without making major changes. Because care comes to them, it is the caregiver who adapts to them, rather than the other way around.
We would love to talk more about care if you have any questions. One of our care professionals can answer your questions and get you pointed toward the resources that your family will find the most helpful for meeting your unique goals and needs. Give us a call today to learn more and get started.
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