MYTH BUSTERS #8

MYTH BUSTERS #8

If You Didn’t Exercise When You Were Younger, It’s Too Late

This is a belief that many older people hold dear, but it is far from
the truth. Numerous studies have shown that exercise in older
people has vast benefits. These include slowing down the ageing
process by reducing the rate of muscle degeneration and decreasing
the risk of bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
In addition to this, one of the biggest risk factors for injury in
older people is falling over, through a controlled exercise program
involving strength and balance training, this risk can be significantly
reduced. But as with any exercise program regardless
of age and history it is recommended that a doctor is consulted
before the program is commenced.