Heart Workout And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For A Healthy Heart

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com

  Having a healthy heart is a top priority for older adults, which can be benefited by starting a fitness program beginning with  senior balance exercises. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Medical professionals like doctors, nurses, physical therapists and personal trainers believe that being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your heart. healthcare workers suggest that regular exercise helps reduce your risk of heart disease and adds years to your life. You don't need to spend hours in the gym every day to see benefits. Moving your body just 30 minutes a day is enough to improve your heart health.

To be more specific, exercise helps your heart in a few ways.

• Burns calories. This can help you lose extra pounds or stay at a healthy weight. Being overweight is a major risk factor for heart disease.
• Lowers blood pressure. Doing some type of moderate aerobic exercise, for 30 to 60 minutes on most days of the week, can help lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is another major risk factor for heart disease.
• Reduces stress. Regular exercise is a proven stress buster. Experts aren't sure if stress plays a direct role in heart disease. But it may contribute to other risk factors.
• Lowers cholesterol. Exercise can lower your LDL ("bad" cholesterol level). A high LDL level is a major risk factor for heart disease.

The best activities for your heart include:

Aerobic exercise: When done properly, any kind of exercise can be good for your body. But aerobic exercise is the best type for your heart. Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses the large muscles in your body and gets your heart beating faster. To benefit your heart, experts recommend getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise on most days. This is about 2.5 hours a week. You can also break this up into a few 10- or 15-minute sessions each day. Moderate aerobic exercises include:

• Dancing

• Hiking on flat ground

• Bicycling at less than 10 mph

• Moderate walking (about 3.5 mph)

• Golf (not using a cart)

• Downhill skiing

• Tennis (doubles)

• Softball

• Swimming

• Gardening

• Light yard work

  

Senior Balance Exercises For Heart Exercises

 before starting a fitness program for the heart such as brisk walking,  yard work, hiking, biking or other movement routines, it is recommended to perform  senior balance exercises to build adequate steadiness. Good balance is needed for walking on uneven terrain, riding a bike or bending and lifting during yard work. as a result, the first step to beginning those activities safely is to practice equilibrium routines. You can start with basic equilibrium routines like standing on one foot and then progress to more advanced static and dynamic stability routines. You can learn a step by step program of senior balance exercises, demonstrated in the Exercise For Balance DVD, that will prepare you for movement activities.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To be heart healthy, please begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The healthcare provider recommended Exercise For Balance DVD is an excellent educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The easy to follow Exercise For Balance DVD is complete with  a step by step series of the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like shopping, walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like skiing, dancing and hiking. In the  comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve stability, steadiness techniques and balance routines from a balance instructor --- licensed Physical Therapist)---who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 25 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

 Be good to your heart by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
For more information see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health-information/