Friday, February 8, 2008

Womens: Be at 60 what you are at 20 - Healthy

After the age of 60 the body becomes prone to diseases and ailments. To stay fit at this age one must take regular light exercises as their routines. In order to stay fit one must perform the following type of Exercises: Strength training that helps in muscle building, Stretching the body to increase the flexibility, Stress releasing exercises to improve the heart functions and overall fitness. Bottom racing, rolling the head, boots off kicking, standing bottom twists and stepping up and down are other popular exercises of women above the age of 60.

Exercise is very beneficial for the for women suffering from menopause to control their emotions. This is done by converting the male hormone androstenedione into estrogen. Women must take regular workout sessions that include activities like walking, jogging and swimming that inturn reduces the hypertension(Blood Pressure) and even high cholesterol levels.

At this age the body gets prone to diseases like Arthiritis, alleviation of depression and cancer. To reduce the risk one should take the exercises which help to increase the strength of bones and brings freshness in mind and body.

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