Exercise programm, exercise for man & women

We all know how important it is to exercise but did you know that it also benefits the appearance of your skin. It increases circulation which delivers nutrients AND allows for a restful sleep which gives the skin the chance to rejuvinate. It is also thought that exercise slows down aging. So move more, be younger, look better.

Of course, there's always that old standby, a sleeker body. It's the reward that lures legions to the jogging trail, the health club or the aerobics class.

But did you know that exercise might alleviate depression, help keep cancer out of your colon, increase the number of cells in your brain (or at least in a mouse's brain) and boost your immune system? 

All of us are programmed by birth to be tall and long-limbed, petite and short limbed, small framed or big-boned or whatever. It is better for all of us to begin accepting the imitable things about our body type, and move towards improving on what can be improved.

Running increases strength in the legs and leads to improved cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It is also an excellent calorie burning activity.

Being overweight, obese or even extremely obese in no way should interfere in your determination towards achieving health & fitness goals.

Menopause brings with it a wide range of changes to a woman's body. Without doubt, exercise is the menopausal woman's best friend in a way that it allows  to control your body and emotions by using your internal resources. 

Women over 60 who exercise for at least 30 minutes three times per week have the heart, lungs, and muscles of a woman ten years younger. The kind of exercise that you do depends on what effect you want to see.

Like As well as helping your body to relax by reducing muscle tension, these stretch exercises can be done to increase flexibility or to ease muscles, or cool down after exercising.  Ease your body into these stretches: you should not be jumping or bouncing around, and the exercises are not supposed to be uncomfortable.  Remember to breathe slowly and rhythmically too.

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