Fitness

Fitness is good — especially in old age: Do you love your grandparents? Then get them moving now!

You probably already know that exercise has many benefits for older people. But how do you convince grandma and grandpa of this? Don't worry—we're here to help.

Hippocrates already said around 400 BC:
“Walking is man's best medicine. ”
But this wisdom seems to have been lost in our increasingly inactive world.
We have come to terms with the fact that old age goes hand in hand with frailty and illness — that people over 65 have their late years endureinstead of enjoying them.
But that Does not have to be.

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Why exercise is important right now

With increasing age, the risk of chronic diseases increases — a good reason to persuade grandma and grandpa to go for a walk on the beach, a game of tennis or a bike ride.

Studies show: Regular exercise for people over 65

strengthens bones
improves brain function
Maintains muscle mass
keeps joints flexible
supports everyday functions such as carrying shopping or opening glasses

Nevertheless, according to the Ministry of Health, only 17% of men and 13% of women over 65 physically sufficiently active.
The WHO even reports that annually 3.2 million deaths are due to lack of exercise worldwide.

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But it would be as simple as that:

At least

150 minutes of exercise per week at medium intensity
or
75 minutes at high intensity

And what counts as “medium intensity”? Read on:

The best things to do with your grandparents

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Go for a walk

Back to Hippocrates: A walk is perfect — and even more fun together.
Fresh air lifts the mood, sunlight promotes Vitamin D production.
Daily walks boost Metabolism at, reduce belly fat and reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic conditions.

yoga

Yoga is suitable for all ages.
It offers many advantages, especially for older people:

upgraded Balance and stability
bows Fall with
promotes Mobility and joint health
Lowers the blood pressure and improves the respiration
A recent study showed: A 12-week yoga program improved Pulmonary function of older women significant.

Schwimmen

Ideal for people with joint pain:
Swimming is easy on the joints, as it does not exert any body weight on the knee, hip, or spine.
It also strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure.
Even the mental benefits are enormous: stress relief, improved mood and increased brain power — a clear reason to jump into the pool more often.

group courses

Being active together works wonders:

better physical fitness
more social contacts
one alert spirit
more Everyday safety

From gentle water aerobics to lively dance classes — our courses are for all ages and fitness levels suitable.
So why not take part and train together with grandma or grandpa?

Would you like to know more?
Here are 5 tips on how to stay fit even in old age — perfect for forwarding to your grandparents.

And don't forget:
Invite them to visit the club.
Find your nearest Holmes Place club now.

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