Retirement has long been seen as an opportunity to relax and unwind, but could there be better ways to spend your time? Research suggests that taking up a senior exercise class could have many benefits and greatly improve quality of life through increased health, boosted fitness, and social networking amongst peers.
Improving Health and Stability
Mild to moderate intensity exercise such as swimming and dancing can have significant effects, most notably improving age-related balance issues and reducing the risk of injury sustained from falls. It’s reported that those who regularly attend a senior fitness class and partake in appropriate activities are 40 percent less likely to suffer a fall than their non-exercising counterparts, demonstrating better posture and more coordinated stability.
The effects of exercise run much deeper than mere balance, however, and can in fact make important physical changes within the body. Blood vessels have been shown to enlarge during exercise training, allowing easier blood flow around the body and addressing common conditions such as high blood pressure. With regular exercise, studies have found that systolic blood pressure can decrease by -8.4mm Hg in hypertensive adults, and by -3.2mm Hg for diastolic blood pressure.
If you live in the Sevenoaks, Wimbledon, or Blackheath areas, the Better Body Group is the ultimate solution for older adults looking to improve their fitness, boost their health, and widen their social circle. Offering senior fitness classes for the over 55s which are specifically designed to promote healthy lifestyles, the Better Body Group is all you need to make the change.
