Strong, well-fitting shoes should always be worn. For biking or skating, helmets and padding are necessary safety equipment. Building endurance also helps to delay or prevent many diseases associated with aging. Strength exercise increase general strength and muscle mass while regulating metabolism and keeping blood sugar and weight levels balanced. By helping in weight reduction, strength exercises lower risk for ailments such as diabetes, which are common in obese individuals.
Flexibility exercises or stretching improve overall body tone and conditioning.
Better body flexibility also aids in the healing of healing of injuries. Balance exercises build muscles in arms and legs to help improve equilibrium and prevent falls, which are a serious issue with senior citizens. While all of the exercise types should be done as a well-rounded program, a gradual increase in activity is still important. A sudden change in the level of exertion can cause serious injuries. No matter what the fitness level, improvements should be gradually made.