• Reduce risks of diabetes, heart disease, depression, and stroke
• Improve connections among brain cells
Get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week. Move about 30 minutes on most days.
Join programs that can help you learn to move safely
Check with your health care provider if you haven’t been active and want to start a vigorous exercise program.
Physical activity is one of the most important things an older adult can do for health. It can prevent or reduce your risk of health problems that seem to come with age, which include some of the diseases and conditions associated with brain health. It also helps you stay strong so that you can continue to do your day-to-day activities
independently. In fact, not doing physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health condition. If you are 65 or older and generally fit, with no limiting health conditions, you can benefit from doing aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities each week, using these guidelines:
A combination of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150) minutes of moderate aerobic activity (such as brisk walking), with 2 or more days a week working all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms)
A combination of 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (such as jogging or running), with 2 or more days a week working all major muscle groups
A balanced mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, with 2 or more days a week working all major muscle groups
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