5 Reasons We Should Be More Active Against the 'U' Factor in the New Year 2021
TRIBUNNEWS.COM – When you enter the age of 50 years, your movement becomes more limited, so it makes you rarely move. To welcome new year 2021, it’s time for you to make a resolution to stay active.
Quoting from the Help Guide, a study in Sweden found that physical activity seems to make a person live a long life because it can improve the quality of life in their 50s.
There are several other reasons why it is important to do physical activity, especially when you are 50 years old.
Boosts the immune system
The ‘U’ factor or age factor makes the immune system tend to weaken, making a person susceptible to various types of diseases caused by viruses, parasites or bacteria.
Reporting from the site health.com, exercise has been shown to increase endurance or immunity. The reason is, exercise allows immune cells to work effectively and increases blood flow, reduces stress and inflammation, and can strengthen antibodies.
Reducing the risk of osteoporosis
As we get older, bone density will also decrease so that the risk of degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis increases. However, by doing regular physical activity, you can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Exercise can maintain bone density, increase muscle strength, and reduce the risk of falls that can cause fractures.
For maximum results, experts suggest that a fitness routine that is carried out should combine three elements of movement, namely aerobic activity, strength training, and stretching.
Medical Marketing Manager of KALBE Nutritionals, dr. Adeline said that the low impact movement is more recommended for the elderly, considering that in general the functions of the elderly have decreased.
“Choose a physical activity that can have a positive impact, not even harm the joints or bones, it also needs to be adjusted to the physical abilities of each person. Like gymnastics, swimming, jogging, light cycling or yoga, “said dr. Adeline.
Maintain mental health
Apart from maintaining organ function, dr. Adeline explained that physical activity is also beneficial for maintaining mental health and reducing stress related to immunity.
Experts also believe that doing sports or being active can have a direct impact on the hormone serotonin, a hormone related to mood.
“Usually, there are limited activities that can be done by the elderly, so they often make them feel bored, and even tend to feel useless. Therefore, the benefits of physical activity for the elderly are not only limited to their physical health but also their psychology, ”explained dr. Adeline.
Make sleep better
Difficulty sleeping and easily awakening are health problems that are often experienced by someone when they enter old age. Anxiety that haunts ultimately makes sleep less sound and of poor quality.
For that, routinely do physical activity every day. Quoting from the Australian Seniors, by doing moderate to heavy physical activity for 150 minutes per week, can make your sleep quality improve by as much as 65 percent.
Blood circulation
As we get older, the less we should underestimate the circulatory system in the body. One of the causes of poor blood circulation is blockage of the arteries or what is commonly called peripheral artery disease (PAD).
If not treated immediately, this blockage will lead to heart attacks and strokes. One solution that you can do is exercise. Regular exercise can increase the ability of your blood vessels to dilate and work more effectively.
In addition to regular and scheduled physical activity, you also need to meet your energy and nutritional needs. Choose a diet rich in nutrients such as green vegetables, fruit rich in antioxidants, whole grains and high calcium milk.
Consumption Entrasol Gold, milk high in calcium with olive fruit extract, which can help maintain bone density and teeth and help slow down the occurrence of bone loss.
Not only that, you can also feel the benefits of olives in this milk, because Entrasol Gold contains Pro-Fit formula (Power Bone and olive extract), so it can improve heart health and prevent inflammation. Drink Entrasol Gold 2 glasses a day to feel the benefits of olives and calcium in milk.
Available in Chocolate, Plain and Vanilla flavors, Entrasol Gold deliciously consumed and a complement to energy for you to be able to perform various daily physical activities.
Come on, welcome the new year 2021 by being more active and completing your nutritional needs!
Author: Nurfina Fitri Melina / Editor: Dana Delani
