5 functional exercises to reduce the effects of aging

5 expert-approved exercises to fight the effects of aging

Incorporate these functional exercises to your workout routine to reduce age-related issues, such as the loss of strength, mobility and bone density.

By Longjam Dineshwori Last updated on: December 2, 2020 10:49 pm

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As we get older, we start losing our bone density and muscle mass. This increases risk of falls and fractures. Age is also associated with increased inflammation and joint degeneration. Because of all these reasons, it becomes difficult to perform everyday tasks like picking up heavy objects, lifting something on a high shelf and even getting up from the floor.Regular exercise help prevent further bone loss as well as develop the strength and mobility you need for performing daily activities. A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology in November 2019 found significant effects of exercising in helping delay some of the signs of aging. To the surprise of the researchers, the muscle cells of older participants closely resembled those of the 25-year-old men. Strength training is known to be particularly effective in combating age-related issues, such as the loss of strength, mobility and bone density.Below are 5 expert-approved functional exercises that you should incorporate into your workout routine to reduce the effects of aging.

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Squats: This classic strength exercise can strengthen your lower body and core muscles, help burn calories, lose weight and reduce your injury risk. However, you can get these health benefits only if you do the squats with properly. Inappropriate squatting can lead to excessive wear-and-tear of your knees and hips.

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