Adam Zeitsiff
Chief Information Officer, LA Fitness | Chairman & Board Member, National Health & Fitness Alliance (IHRSA)
Regular physical activity is a key component in promoting #health and #longevity for older adults. Engaging in consistent #exercise helps to maintain #musclemass, bone density, and joint flexibility, reducing the risk of age-related ailments like #osteoporosis, #arthritis, and general muscle atrophy.
Additionally, exercise enhances #cardiovascular health, which can mitigate the risks of #heartdisease and #hypertension. Improved blood circulation from physical activity not only nourishes vital organs but also promotes better #cognitivefunction, potentially delaying or mitigating the effects of diseases like dementia or #Alzheimer’s.
But wait – there’s more! Beyond the physical benefits, staying active offers immense #psychological and #social advantages for older adults. Regular exercise has been shown to combat feelings of #depression, #anxiety, and #loneliness, while enhancing #mood and overall well-being. Activities that are social in nature, such as group exercise classes from your local gym, foster a sense of community and belonging, which is crucial for #mentalhealth.
Bottom-line: staying active can not only add years to your life but can also “add life to your years”, enabling older adults to enjoy a more vibrant, fulfilling, and independent existence in their later years.
The PHIT Act helps make healthy habits for older adults more affordable by allowing them to use their FSAs and HSAs to pay for gym memberships and fitness equipment. Tell our Congress members to co-sponsor the PHIT Act. It takes just a few clicks: https://bit.ly/44Y5wIZ
#PassPHIT #health #wellness #fitness #seniorcitizens
