Today’s Heath Tip ~ Want to Delay Aging? Exercise!

Exercise and Anti-Aging

A Brigham Young University study found that people who ran 30 to 40 minutes at high intensity five days a week were consistently biologically younger than those who followed more moderate exercise programs, or who led sedentary lifestyles. “High intensity” exercise means you work up a sweat and have difficulty holding a conversation.

Not a runner? That’s OK – you can substitute another aerobic exercise, such as:

• • Swimming
  • Bicycling
  • Using elliptical or stair-climbing gym machines
  • Taking classes that get your heart rate up (think: kickboxing and step aerobics)

Whatever you choose, it’s important to do it consistently. To stay motivated, choose an activity you enjoy or that you can do with a friend. And make exercise a priority by setting aside time for it in your daily calendar.

“Even modest aerobic exercise at least three times a week helps prevent issues with strokes, heart attacks, elevated blood pressure and diabetes prevention or management,” said Paul Cheng, MD, a Franciscan Physician Network cardiologist at Franciscan Health Michigan City, noting that such activity also helps with bone density.

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