1. The Benefits of Exercise
Stacy Gropack, PhD, PT
Eric Lamberg, EdM, PT
Rebecca States, PhD
William Susman, PhD, PT
Interdisciplinary, Community-Based, Health Education for Diverse Elders. HRSA Grant #1 D37 HP OO838-01

2. movement that burns calories (expends energy)
Physical Activity
Any voluntary body
movement that burns calories (expends energy)

3. Exercise A subcategory of physical activity
Is planned, structured and repetitive
Results in improvement or maintenance of on or more facets of physical fitness:
Endurance
Strength
Flexibility
Coordination

4. What are the Benefits of Exercise???
Reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease.
Aids in the management of active problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, or high cholesterol.
Improves the ability to function and stay independent in the face of active problems like lung disease or arthritis.

5. Benefits of Exercise Research has also proven that exercise:
Lowers risk of obesity.
Improves mood and relieves symptoms of depression.
Improves quality of life, general well being and everyday functioning.
Improves function in persons with arthritis.
Lowers risk of falls and injury
Improves sleep
Prevents bone loss

6. Consult with your doctor or rehabilitation professional You Should Not Exercise If You Have:
Chest pain
Irregular heart rate
Severe shortness of breath
Unexplained weight loss
Blood clot
Foot or ankle sores that will not heal
Swelling of the joints
Persistent pain after a fall
After surgical procedures

7. How Do You Get Started With An Exercise Program
Check with a doctor or a rehabilitation professional if necessary
Choose an activity you enjoy
Choose an activity that fits you socially and financially
Choose activities that are easily accessible
Make a regular schedule for exercise and try to stick to it

8. Types of Exercise
Endurance
Strength
Flexibility
Coordination

9. Endurance Exercise
Exercise for your cardiopulmonary (heart and lungs) system
They are activities that increase your heart rate and breathing for an extended period of time in a healthy way.

10. Examples of Endurance Exercises
Walking
Swimming
Bicycling
Dancing
Cleaning
Climbing the stairs

11. Strength and Flexibility Exercise
Exercise for you musculoskeletal (muscles and bones) system
These exercises help increase or maintain your strength and keep you loose and flexible.

12. Examples of Strength and Flexibility Exercises
Moving any part of your body against gravity in a sequenced pattern and with appropriate timing
Using hand held weights or ankle weights when appropriate
Doing activities of daily living repetitively or with resistance (increase loads)
Stretching tight muscles

13. Balance and Coordination Exercises
Exercise primarily for your neuromuscular system (nerves, brain and muscles)
Help prevent frequent falls and loss of balance
Allow your movements to be more fluid and smooth

14. Examples of Balance and Coordination Exercises and Activities
Sports such as tennis, golf and softball
Playing ball with the kids and grand kids
Practicing standing on one foot (use support if you need it)
Walking a straight line (one foot in front of the other)

15. Activities
Lets Get Moving
It Is Time To Exercise