BEST EXERCISES TO STAY ACTIVE AT AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
There are some days when the residents of our senior living center in Las Vegas cannot go outdoors, mostly because of weather-related issues. We have the occasional scorching hot day during summer when the temperature reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer also ushers in monsoon season, which can cause an entire day to wash out due to heavy rain. If residents of our assisted living facility cannot exercise outdoors, how do they get the exercise they need to promote both mental and physical health?
The answer is completing the best exercises to stay active at an assisted living facility.
What Are the Health Benefits of Exercising for Seniors?
Seniors who exercise enjoy a more independent lifestyle. They enjoy much-improved balance and coordination, which enhances mobility. Exercise for members of any age group typically helps generate more energy, as well as stave off the symptoms of illnesses and diseases. Working out the body is especially helpful in preventing the development of senior diseases such as diabetes and osteoporosis. Following a consistent exercise regimen also helps seniors boost brain function, which should be a common goal to enhance memory skills.
Let’s take a quick look at the best exercises to stay active at an assisted living facility.
Yoga
Yoga is a popular exercise for seniors because you can do the exercises just about anywhere, whether you are standing or sitting in a chair. This type of exercise also is popular in group settings because it encourages social interactions. Yoga exercises improve balance, mobility, and muscle strength.
Pilates
As a low-impact exercise, Pilates also can be done just about anywhere at retirement communities in Las Vegas, Nevada. This exercise enhances motor skills, as well as improves balance and coordination. Pilates emphasizes regulated breathing, as well as how to keep the body aligned.
Walking
Put on your favorite tennis shoes and step outdoors for an exercise that enhances heart health, while at the same time bolstering the strength of your bones, joints, and muscles. Mall walking is a popular activity because it encourages social interactions, while helping you boost your mental and physical health.
Aerobics
As another exercise that does not require a substantial financial investment, aerobic movements such as knee lifts and jumping jack get the heart pumping, while also helping you improve coordination. You can do aerobic exercises in a group format or a private setting like an apartment.
Free Weights
As we grow older, it can be difficult to build body mass. However, working out with free weights is not about turning you into a bodybuilder. It is all about maintaining what you already have. At our senior living center in Las Vegas, we offer a fitness center where residents work out with free weights.
Learn More About the Wellness Opportunities at MorningStar at The Canyons
When you search for the right assisted living facility in Las Vegas, you should consider many factors to help form your decision. One important factor that matters to our residents is the large number of wellness opportunities. From access to our fitness center to regularly scheduled yoga classes, we offer the types of wellness opportunities that boost both mental and physical health. Discover how your loved one stays active at MorningStar at The Canyons by scheduling a tour of one of the highest-rated retirement communities in Las Vegas.
