Everyone knows that exercise is important. But even though we all know this, very few of us even do. I know that I don’t get nearly as much exercise as I should. Between work, my family, and other obligations, finding time to get in the exercise that I’d like to is often really tough to do. If I can get a jog in once a week at this point, I’m pretty happy.
Research points to the idea that when you make exercise a priority and turn it into a routine, it is a lot easier to make sure that it is a part of your daily life. Joining a group (like SilverSneakers) can help to create accountability when it comes to exercise. A group of friends can do the same.
Exercise brings a lot of benefits along with it. It lowers weight, reducing the risk of diabetes. It helps fight cardiovascular and other diseases. It helps to improve mental health benefits. Exercise doesn’t need to be boring, either. There’s so many different types of physical activity out there–there’s something out there for everyone. If you haven’t found something that you enjoy yet, keep searching. There’s an exercise out there for everyone, regardless of your interests and ability levels. Finding something that you enjoy doing will make a routine a lot easier to accomplish.
It’s never too late to start living a healthier life. Exercise is a big part of a healthy lifestyle. Even if you are not an athlete or have never participated in an activity that could be considered “exercise” there’s hope for you. Research shows that doing something, even if you start it out later on in life, provides health benefits. Even as little as 15 minutes a day for a few days a week can help to improve health and begin to minimize risk factors. Sure, it’s easier to exercise if you’ve already made it a priority and have created a routine and protected time to do so, but this isn’t the only way to ensure that exercise is occurring.
COVID changed how a lot of people approach exercise. Unfortunately, the changes in routine that the pandemic brought with it had a negative impact on a lot of people’s lives. Even now, two years later, these routines still haven’t fully returned to normal. Finding something that you like and enjoy will make it easier to accomplish.
We’re on your side. Whether you and your loved ones are new to the search, or you’re looking for a change for a loved one, finding the right solution can help make health priorities a little bit easier to accomplish. In-home care might be just what you’re looking for. It allows for more flexibility and allows people to live the lives that they want to. If getting exercise in is a part of that, it’s possible to achieve it with fewer lifestyle changes.
We’re here to talk more if you’d like to learn about how in-home care might benefit your family. Give us a call today to get started.
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