Physical Fitness Promotes Mental Health

Maintaining good heath comes with the added benefit of keeping your body fit and fabulous. To achieve both goals, staying physically active is essential. Physical activity also significantly reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, thereby protecting against risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.

Experts advise that if you have a chronic disease, such as a heart condition, arthritis, diabetes, or high blood pressure, or symptoms that could be due to a chronic disease, it's important that you consult with your doctor about the kinds and amounts of physical activity that are appropriate for you. Not doing any physical activity can be detrimental, no matter your age or health condition. Your health benefits will increase with the more physical activity that you do.

Growing evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that exercise does not have to be strenuous, nor does it require a major time commitment. It is most effective when done regularly, and in combination with a brain-healthy diet, mental activity, and social interaction.

Aerobic exercise improves oxygen consumption, which benefits brain function and has been found to reduce loss of brain cells in seniors. Walking, bicycling, gardening, exercise groups, tai chi, yoga, and other activities of about 30 minutes daily get the body moving and the heart pumping. Physical activities that also involve mental activity – plotting your route, observing traffic signals, making choices – provide additional value for brain health. Doing these activities with a companion or in a group offers the added benefit of social interaction.

Everyone's fitness level is different. This means that walking may be a moderately intense activity for you, while for others it may feel vigorous. It all depends on you: the shape you're in, what you feel comfortable doing, and your health condition. What's important is that you choose physical activities that are right for you and your abilities.

For help in assessing the levels and types of activities that may suit your lifestyle, consult your SPOS Physical and Occupational therapist. She can help you to develop a routine that is best for you.

Summit Pacific Rehabilitation www.summitpacificrehab.com 425-315-8200

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