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YMCA The YMCA has “FUN-ctional Fitness” Classes which are designed for seniors with a higher level-of mobility. Classes include cardio, strength and resistance, and balance and flexibility components.

The Importance of Hydration Hydration is a key component to any exercise routine. As you keep active, you lose water and heat through sweat in an effort to cool your body down. You will need to replenish this lost water as you exercise to prevent dehydration. It is recommended that adults get at least 2 litres of water every day. If you lose too much water and do not replenish it, you are at risk of dehydration. If you suffer from dehydration, symptoms can include: dizziness, light-headedness, headache, tiredness, dry mouth/lips/eyes, and passing small amounts of urine infrequently. If the dehydration is ongoing it can even affect your kidneys.

Community Recourses The following is a list of organizations in the Windsor-Essex Community that promote the physical activity of seniors.

The YMCA also offers Aqua-Fit Classes which are water/pool-based exercises that are gentler on the body - this can be benefit to individuals who have pain associated with movement. W.E.C.S.S.O The Windsor Essex County Senior Sports Organization offers a means through which, not only can seniors stay active, but social as well. Seniors will have a fun time choosing a sport they enjoy and make some new friends along the way by joining a sports team. For more information, please visit: Bibliography: www.wecsso.com https://www.agingcare.com/articles/exercisebenefits-for-the-elderly-95383.htm https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/tip-sheets/real-lifebenefits-exercise-and-physicalactivitywww.ymcawo.ca/windsor-centralpark https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthy living/physical-activity-its-important https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-muchwater-should-you-drink-per-day https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/sympt oms/ Images: www.Active.com www. NorthWestPrimeTime.com www.AgingCare.com

COMMIT TO BE FIT – GET IN THE GROOVE The importance of Lifelong Physical Activity

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Benefits of Regular Exercise Here are a couple of ideas… 

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Immune Function: the stronger your body is, the easier it becomes for you to fight off infections. The recovery period will use less energy in someone who is physically fit and who exercises regularly, than in someone who does not. Cardio-Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function: the more you exercise, the lower your chances of developing heart disease and high blood pressure become. Exercising also helps in people who have already developed hypertension, as it can help lower blood pressure! Gastrointestinal Function: digestive health is promoted by exercise. Your elimination of waste and metabolism also become more efficient as a result of increased physical activity levels.

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Bone Density and Risk of Osteoporosis: your bone density is important to maintain, because the more density you have, the lower your risk of osteoporosis becomes. This also lowers your risk of falling and broken bones or other injuries that may result from the fall. Exercising helps prevent the loss of bone mass, and contributes to important things like balance, which can help you avoid falls. As you age, you lose bone mass each year. This is especially prominent in post-menopausal women, who can lose up to 2% of their bone mass each year.

Chronic Conditions and Cancer: some conditions become more of a risk as you age. Such conditions include: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, colon cancer, high cholesterol, and arthritis. Exercising lowers the risk of these conditions

“It’s never too late or too early to work towards being the healthiest you” -Unknown

Examples of Ways to Stay Fit Exercises mean getting your heart and breathing rate up! Some examples of low-impact exercises includes:  Going for walks around the neighbourhood  Taking the stairs as often as possible  Keeping up with grandkids  At-home exercises  Yoga  Parking farther away from a store  Using cans as weights  Staying physically active at a low cost...