{"id":5954,"date":"2021-02-11T15:36:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T05:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junctionroadfp.com\/?p=5954"},"modified":"2021-04-16T13:35:05","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T03:35:05","slug":"physical-activity-for-older-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junctionroadfp.com\/physical-activity-for-older-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Activity For Older Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Activity For Older Adults<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping active is important at every age, but did you know that older adults require just as much exercise as adults \u2014 with an emphasis on balance and strength training? A growing body of research has illustrated the importance of choosing an active lifestyle over a sedentary one, particularly for those 65 and over. Physical activity for older adults\u00a0can improve general health and wellbeing, as well as reduce the risk of having a fall [1].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Should I Stay Active?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assisting with physical and mental health, as well as reducing the risk of illness and chronic conditions, physical activity should be incorporated into your daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise offers an array of benefits for older Australians and these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Reducing risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes<\/li><li>Improving mental health, particularly depression and anxiety<\/li><li>Assisting with cognitive health; reducing risk of dementia<\/li><li>Better sleep patterns<\/li><li>Assisting with fall prevention and recovery<\/li><li>Reducing all-cause mortality rates [2]<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much Exercise Do I Need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The World Health Organisation offers general guidelines for physical activity for people aged 65 and up. These guidelines suggest that older adults should partake in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>at least 150\u2013300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity\/ at least 75\u2013150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity\/ equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity <strong>(throughout the week)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>muscle-strengthening activities at moderate or greater intensity that involve all major muscle groups <strong>(2 or more days a week)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this routine, older adults should incorporate into the above routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>varied multicomponent physical activity that emphasises functional balance and strength training at moderate or greater intensity <strong>(3 or more days a week)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Older adults who live with a chronic condition or disability should speak with their GP about their exercise requirements, as this may differ from the standard guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do Balance &amp; Strength Training Reduce The Risk Of Having A Fall?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Queensland Health initiative, \u2018Stay On Your Feet\u2019, states that exercise programs which incorporate strength and balance exercises reduce fall rates in older Australians by 17%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By improving strength and balance in older adults, you reduce the likelihood of falls, as well as minimising the physical harm and impact of the event. Ensuring older adults stay active allows people to improve their mobility and retain their independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Exercise Should I Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always talk to your GP before you start a new physical activity program and ask for a general health check to see if you\u2019re capable of performing your new routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some gentle exercises for seniors and older Australians include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>dumbbell strength training<\/li><li>Pilates<\/li><li>water aerobics<\/li><li>resistance band workouts<\/li><li>walking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to live life to the fullest \u2014 at every age \u2014 make physical activity part of your every day. Book an appointment with our team at Junction Road Family Practice to learn more about physical activity for older Australians. Just phone our helpful reception staff at our Clayfield medical practice on&nbsp;07 3857 2799.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*&nbsp;The views&nbsp;and&nbsp;opinions expressed&nbsp;in this blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organisation, employer or company.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[1] Queensland Health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/stayonyourfeet\/for-seniors\/keep-active\"><u>https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/stayonyourfeet\/for-seniors\/keep-active<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[2] World Health Organisation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity\"><u>https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical Activity For Older Adults Keeping active is important at every age, but did you know that older adults require just as much exercise as adults \u2014 with an emphasis on balance and strength training? 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