The guide presents home-based exercises with 45 illustrations and instructions on how to put together an achievable, balanced program. The book also addresses safety concerns, how to exercise with chronic conditions or frailty, keeping up enthusiasm for an exercise program and proper nutrition. Really, you should have to get your doctor's approval not to exercise. Endurance exercises increase stamina for everyday activities like climbing stairs and may also delay or prevent many diseases associated with aging, such as diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease, stroke and others. These exercises also have been shown to reduce death and hospitalization rates.
Strength exercises build muscles.
Even for frail adults nearing age 100, these exercises can improve abilities needed for living independently, as well as increasing metabolism to keep weight and blood sugar in check. Studies also suggest strength exercises may prevent osteoporosis. Balance exercises, which involve building up leg muscles or practicing balance, can help prevent falls. Falls are a major cause of broken hips and other injuries that can often lead to disability and loss of independence. Flexibility exercises keep the body limber by stretching the muscles and tissues that hold the body's structures in place.