Why will exercise help you later in life?

Answer 1

Improving one's bone density when younger pays dividends in later life, as there is a significantly decreased hip fracture rate, as a result. (Bone density is increased by any gravity-pulling exercise - walking, jogging, weight work, etc.)

Answer 2

Flexibility, strength and endurance are best developed while young. Once they are, it is far easier to retain these attributes as you age, rather than attempt to gain them late in life. All parts of the body deteriorate as we age. we lose bone density. cartilage in joints wears thin. We don't heal from injury as fast as we once did. If you develop a strong body while young, it can lead to better mobility in later years and may even lengthen your lifespan. Besides, when your young, exercise leads to a great looking physique. Lets face it-physical attraction is at its best when young, so hit the treadmill, bicycle, kayak, hiking trail, etc. And feel your best at any age.

Answer 3

There are dozens of physiological reasons why exercising today will help you tomorrow. For example, fitness exercise improves the efficiency of your cardiovascular system. As your heart gets stronger, it will pump more blood with each beat. Strength training exercise will increase muscle mass and strengthen your bones and connective tissues (tendons & ligaments). This will diminish your chances of experiencing knee pain, elbow pain, and shoulder pain as you age.

You will be able to eat more normally without increasing your percentage of body fat. When you do strength training, you'll create a glycogen deficit in your muscles so that they will soak up glycogen, which is the sugar in carbs, instead of getting stored as fat. More frequent, higher protein meals will help you to maintain thyroid hormone, which is your metabolism governor. The right amount of exercise also boosts your immune system.

On the other hand, if you stop exercising, its benefits will decrease. To continue to enjoy its benefits, continue to exercise until your dotage.

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