Movement is the fountain of youthhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitCommunications/~3/286477193/
http://fitcommunications.net/?p=138#commentsThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:56:45 +0000Maryhttp://fitfemme.net/?p=147A recent Reuters story covers a scientific literature review proving what we already know: that movement keeps us young(er).
Aerobic exercise helps turn back biological clock
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Maintaining aerobic fitness through middle age and beyond could delay the aging process by more than a decade and prolong independent living, according to a new review of research on aerobic fitness and dependency in old age.
One caveat: if you’re also interested in your shape and appearance, you also need weights. Weight training offers scads of health benefits: increased bone density and muscular strength, improved balance, healthier joints, and so on. There’s also research indicating that it improves cardiovascular health.
Ideal combination: aerobic exercise plus weights.]]>http://fitcommunications.net/?feed=rss2&p=138http://fitcommunications.net/?p=138
