It has been proved by studies involving 17,000 men that those who burned 500 – 1,000 calories per week on physical exercise had a 22% lower risk of death from all causes, whilst those who burned 2,500 calories per week added 1-2 years on to their life expectancy.
Those new to exercise routines would be forgiven for thinking that circuit training is about running or exercising around a track or circuit. In this case the ´circuit´ is a combination of a number of short, high intensity but different exercises performed one after the other and designed to achieve a specific fitness result.
Gymnastics for geriatrics is an alternative to golf and taking the dog for walks, those familiar ’stand bys’ that crop up when elders are trying to persuade their loved ones that they are paying attention to their health.
There is absolutely no doubt that there are simple stretching routines that are essential preparation before embarking on strenuous exercise or sport or even just becoming fit.
Too lazy –If you’re too lazy to exercise, you’re too lazy for life