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Keeping your body healthy, strong, and mobile is extremely important as you age, but not all types of exercises are good for your joints. Here are the 7 best joint-friendly and low-impact exercises to bulletproof your body as you age.<\/p>\n

If want to age well, there are certain\u00a0exercises for seniors<\/a>\u00a0that can help you in many ways. Truthfully, the anti-aging benefits achieved through regular exercise are seemingly endless.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will take a look at the major benefits of exercising later in life and outline low-impact exercises any senior can safely perform.<\/p>\n

The Health Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults<\/h2>\n
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If I were to list every benefit exercise affords seniors, I\u2019d have to write a novel. Exercise helps every system of the body in some way, and even just a small amount of light or moderate-intensity work can go a very long way.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the major benefits of exercise for seniors.<\/p>\n

Exercise Leads to Independence In Old Age<\/h2>\n

One of the most jarring and difficult changes in old age is the loss of independence. Sometimes, it may be necessary for an older adult to get some extra help with basic chores, getting groceries, or even self-care.<\/p>\n

Through exercise, however, seniors can maximize their independence and reduce the need for assistance later in life.<\/p>\n

Exercise Improves Balance for Older Adults<\/h2>\n

A four-letter word that no senior wants to think about is F-A-L-L. Falls in one\u2019s senior years often lead to devastating outcomes such as broken bones and permanent disability.<\/p>\n

Through appropriate\u00a0balance exercises<\/a>\u00a0for seniors, older adults can reduce their chances of experiencing a fall.<\/p>\n

Regular Exercise Increases Energy Levels<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever felt like you just don\u2019t have the energy for exercise (or even get through the day) you\u2019re not alone. Decreased energy is a major problem later in life. It may seem counterintuitive at first glance, but exercise can greatly increase energy levels.<\/p>\n

By strengthening the heart and making the muscles work more efficiently, you\u2019ll feel less tired from your usual daily tasks.<\/p>\n

Exercise Helps Prevent and Treat Disease<\/h2>\n

Diseases affecting the heart, lungs, kidneys, GI system, and many other areas all respond well to exercise. By exercising, you strengthen these systems and greatly reduce the chance of developing a devastating disease.<\/p>\n

Regular Exercise Improves Brain Function<\/h2>\n

A big fear that many people have concerning old age is of memory loss.<\/p>\n

Luckily,\u00a0studies have shown<\/a>\u00a0that regular exercise improves brain function and can reduce the risk of developing cognitive disorders such as dementia.<\/p>\n

The Best Low-Impact Exercises for Seniors<\/h2>\n
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In the following section, I will outline some of the best exercises for seniors. These exercises will increase strength, balance, and\u00a0flexibility<\/a>. Let\u2019s take a look!<\/p>\n

1. Aquatic Exercise<\/h2>\n

By swimming, or even simply walking\/exercising\u00a0in the water<\/a>, you\u2019ll effectively decompress your joints. In doing so, you\u2019ll be better able to achieve a full, pain-free range of motion.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, water provides resistance in every direction, making it easy to work tons of different muscles at the same time.<\/p>\n

By simply treading water for a few minutes, you\u2019ll burn loads of calories while working nearly every muscle in your body.<\/p>\n

2. Bodyweight Squats<\/h2>\n
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Squats are one of the best functional strengthening exercises in existence.<\/p>\n

This move improves the stability of the legs and core. Even better, simply adding weight to the exercise can make it much harder and serves as a perfect progression as time goes by.<\/p>\n

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