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“The best exercise is to exercise discretion at the dining table.”
~ Anonymous
#4
Seek counsel about an acceptable exercise program, and make sure you address all your exercise needs. Then only participate in exercise suitable for your needs and abilities. It won’t help to do more than you should.
Aerobic Exercise Best
You need to choose a vigorous and long enough exercise to get your heart rate up. For example: brisk walking, bicycling, swimming, and dancing could suit your needs very well. Beneficial exercise lasts at least 20-30 minutes and takes place at least three times a week. For best results, alternate the days you exercise.
Make your exercises gradual and progressive. Work out with enough intensity to increase your pulse rate, draw perspiration, and make you breathe deeply. Each exercise period needs to include a 5 to 10 minute warm-up and also a cool-down period. Light calisthenics, stretching, jogging in place, and stationary bicycling are good warm-up and cool-down activities.
Describe how you feel about your present level of exercise. Also state any changes you may think will help you prepare to retire as healthy as you can.
Nutrition and Your Retirement
The secret to good nutrition in retirement is to eat the same nutrients but fewer calories. Retirement meals designed with this in mind will serve you well. Seeking the advice of a nutrition professional is a fantastic way to improve your health.
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