{"id":12215,"date":"2016-01-03T11:38:49","date_gmt":"2016-01-03T11:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/3\/keep-new-years-resolution-active\/"},"modified":"2021-02-25T22:23:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T22:23:45","slug":"keep-new-years-resolution-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/3\/keep-new-years-resolution-active\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep a New Year\u2019s Resolution to Be More Active!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-996\" src=\"\/3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/12\/new-year-resolutions-for-seniors-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"new year resolutions for seniors\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><strong>Last year\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.handinhandenews.com\/en\/32210146\/1\/323\/Wellness-Resolutions-for-2015.htm\">January issue<\/a> of the Assisting Hands \u201cHand in Hand\u201d newsletter urged readers to make exercise one of their New Year\u2019s resolutions. How did that go for you? If your exercise program fell by the wayside, let\u2019s reboot for 2016!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like most Americans, you\u2019re probably aware that physical activity is important to one\u2019s overall health and well-being. And, like many Americans, you may not exercise as much as you should. If you\u2019ve made a resolution to be more physically active next year, here are some tips to get\u2014and keep\u2014you motivated.<\/p>\n<h2>Resolve to be more independent as you age<\/h2>\n<p>Physical activity is one of the single most important things you can do for your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular exercise can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce your risk of numerous diseases, including some cancers.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your bones and muscles, which helps prevent falls.<\/li>\n<li>Improve your mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disease, accidents due to falls, and a loss of cognitive function are all major reasons seniors become less independent as they age. Exercise helps prevent all three, increasing the likelihood you\u2019ll be able to pursue your passions well into your later years.<\/p>\n<h2>Get a \u201cworkout buddy\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Exercising with someone not only gives you an opportunity to add a social element to your workout, but also increases your chances of maintaining a regular routine. A study at Indiana University found that married couples who worked out together had a much lower dropout rate than couples who worked out separately (6.3% to 43%). This could be as simple as walking with your spouse or neighbor every morning. For even more motivation, take a friend to an exercise class at the local senior center. The more people you have supporting you, the more likely you\u2019ll stick to a routine.<\/p>\n<h2>Get a dog<\/h2>\n<p>A dog is a great workout buddy. First, they need to be walked, so you have a constant source of motivation. Numerous studies show that dog owners are healthier than non-owners and the benefits extend beyond physical health. In a study conducted by psychologists at Miami University and St. Louis University, researchers discovered that pet ownership let to better overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n<h2>Set a goal<\/h2>\n<p>If you walk in the mornings, set a goal to walk to the park and back or three laps around the lake. Having a specific goal will help you keep focused and make you less likely to become distracted by all the temptations that will try to keep you from keeping your commitment.<\/p>\n<h2>Clip on a pedometer<\/h2>\n<p>A study of more than 300 New Zealand seniors found that people walked almost twice as much when they wore a pedometer. These devices allow people to check their progress, and having something that actually records your level of activity seems to be a great motivator for people to get moving.<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule it<\/h2>\n<p>Put exercise on your daily to-do list and schedule a specific time for it. Most people do best by having a regular time each day\u2014perhaps first thing in the morning, or right after work. Having a regular routine helps many stick to their commitment more easily.<\/p>\n<h2>Add in some fun<\/h2>\n<p>Look for activities in which you already have an interest\u2014such as gardening, dancing, or golf. It\u2019s much easier to get motivated for something you actually enjoy doing! If your main activity is walking, change your route to include new sights and sounds to keep you interested.<br \/>\n<em><br \/>\nSource: Assisting Hands Home Care in association with IlluminAge. Copyright \u00a9 IlluminAge, 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last year\u2019s January issue of the Assisting Hands \u201cHand in Hand\u201d newsletter urged readers to make exercise one of their New Year\u2019s resolutions. How did that go for you? If your exercise program fell by the wayside, let\u2019s reboot for 2016! 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