As men age the opportunities to exercise are often overtaken by the opportunities to relax. Balance is the key to health, so while relaxation is essential, so is exercise. Regular exercise helps to:
By contrast, the more inactive you are the more likely it is you will see the signs of deterioration. These include:
For older men a good place to start is with light-to-moderate exercise. Activities such as bowling, table tennis, general gardening (not heavy digging) walking, cycling or golf are easy to start and maintain. In theory, just three or four of these activities a week, for about an hour, is sufficient to provide an adequate level of fitness.
