Exercising for seniors is vital to staying healthy and living an active lifestyle. However, some seniors struggle to incorporate physical activity into their everyday lives. Call 214.225.6197 to speak with someone from Ventana’s knowledgeable and compassionate staff about our VentanaFit services and how they help seniors maintain an active lifestyle.
What Is the Importance of Exercising for Seniors?
Exercise isn’t just crucial for seniors—it’s essential. It helps to:
- Keep bones strong
- Prevent falls
- Increase energy levels
- Boost mental health
- Combat diseases such as heart disease and diabetes
Additionally, engaging in physical activity has been proven to help slow down age-related cognitive decline. Senior citizens need to remain physically active throughout their retirement years.
How Seniors Can Develop an Active Lifestyle
Take up Walking or Jogging
Walking or jogging are excellent low-impact exercises that can be done indoors or outside, depending on preference and weather conditions. Before beginning any form of exercise, it’s essential to consult your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to do so safely.
Join a Sports Team
Not only does joining a sports team provide an excellent opportunity for physical activity, but it also encourages socialization and mental stimulation. Participating in team sports can help seniors stay fit while having fun with their peers. It can also be a great way to increase self-esteem and confidence levels and reduce stress and anxiety levels. With the right group of people and an appropriate level of intensity, engaging in team sports can be incredibly beneficial for senior citizens looking to improve their overall health and well-being.
Participate in Water Aerobics
Water aerobics is low-impact and provides many benefits, such as improving balance and coordination, strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility, and providing cardiovascular conditioning. Additionally, exercising in the water can reduce stress on joints while still providing a challenging workout that can help improve overall health. With its gentle movements and the natural buoyancy of the water helping support your body weight, it is a safe exercise even for those with limited mobility or joint pain. By participating in regular water aerobics sessions under the supervision of an experienced instructor, seniors can enjoy improved physical fitness without putting too much strain on their bodies.
Get Involved in Social Activities
Social activities provide an opportunity to engage with friends and family while exercising both the body and the mind. Group activities can help reduce stress, improve mental health, and increase self-confidence. Additionally, engaging in social activities can also benefit physical health. It encourages seniors to get up and move around more often.
How Do Senior Living Communities Support Maintaining an Active Lifestyle?
At Ventana senior living communities in Texas, we understand the importance of staying active as you age—which is why we strive to provide our residents with all the necessary resources they need to keep fit and healthy. Our facilities offer many amenities tailored towards helping our residents maintain an active lifestyle, including an indoor pool, spa area, and a fully equipped state-of-the-art gymnasium with personal trainers available upon request. We also provide access to various clubs where residents can socialize with other like-minded individuals while participating in fun activities such as painting classes or yoga sessions.
Maintain an Active Lifestyle in Texas at Ventana
Exercise is essential for senior citizens who want to stay healthy during their retirement years—and here at Ventana, we are committed to helping them achieve this goal through our various amenities and services tailored to maintain an active lifestyle. Contact Ventana today at 214.225.6197 to learn more about how our senior living services help seniors maintain an active lifestyle by providing many options for physical activities and exercising for seniors.