Triple D Health and Fitness

We hear it all the time, the excuse that stops us from exercising “I’m too old.” This way of thinking is false and can lead to our downfall. Exercising is for everyone no matter what’s the age. The benefits are plenty, here are a few that it will increase:

Muscle Mass- As we age our muscle mass decreases. This only gets worse when we are just sitting and laying down all day. Just starting an exercise routine can help add muscle mass in as little as a few weeks. You may not get an Arnold Schwarzenegger physique but you won’t be frail anymore.

Energy- When we start to age it seems our energy is just sucked out of us. This occurs when we stop moving or even worse never been active before. The good news is when you begin to exercise you can gain energy. You just have to get up and move, then your body will get the hint.

Brain Function– It’s no mystery that our brain function declines in age. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the most common that affects our brain function. Studies show that exercising can help boost our brain capacity. Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise can decrease that mental fog. When the body moves, the brain benefits as well.

These benefits and many more are proof that you should start exercising today. No matter how old you are, you can start. This doesn’t mean you have to kill yourself, no, you can start at your own pace. It’s the starting that’s the hard part, but once you get going you will feel better.