Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I don't know about that article.
I understand the study but telling older people that it is too late to exercise, that it won't do any good, doesn't seem right. The article focuses exclusively on heart and blood vessels but there are other benefits to exercise.
Strength training increases bone density and reduces risk of injury for example. Aerobic exercise stimulates blood flow to the brain and extremities apart from whether the heart grows stronger. Fresh air. Getting out of the house. Enjoying nature. The mental benefits of staying active. There are many other benefits.
Sure, it is better to exercise your whole life but I'm not about to call my mom and tell her to stop walking every morning because she is too old.
-Tim-
+1. I think you can reap the benefits of exercise at any age. If you happen to have started when you were young, great. If you're a senior and you just recently just started to exercise, also great.
It's kind of like saving money for your retirement--the earlier you start they better off you'll be, but if doesn't mean you that if you hadn't started later in life that you shouldn't. You likely won't save as much, but that saving will still serve you well in retirement.