It should be fun. People need to acquire the attitude that exercise is part of their lives, that they feel incomplete if they haven't had it in a day. It doesn't have to be continuous or extremely vigorous, and some normal daily activities count. If someone walks for ten minutes, gardens for ten minutes and mows the lawn or vacuums for ten minutes, there you have it. Other activities recommended by the National Institute on Aging include raking leaves, riding a bike, and dancing.
Exercise can really enhance their quality of life.
That's definitely the case for Hawtrey, who says she now feels better than before she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After completing three of Mobily's programs, Hawtrey now exercises on her own at least five times a week, and sometimes every day. Hawtrey marvels at what her life was like a year ago and what it's like now. She has experienced not only physical benefits, but also an improvement in her mental well-being. Going up and down the stairs normally now is still a source of intense joy.