Chapter 3 of ‘Secrets of women’s healthy ageing’ focuses on exercise, or more specifically: movement. Consistency is key.
Chapter 3 of ‘Secrets of women’s healthy ageing’ focuses on exercise, or more specifically: movement. There were no surprises here. Daily movement is key to a long, healthy life. Even 15 minutes a day of purposeful movement minimises the risk of many chronic conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes.
The author notes that choosing activities that can be incorporated into daily life is best as it ensures consistency. In other words, daily movement such as walking to the shops, taking the stairs rather than the lift, gardening etc are all better than short-lived high intensity activities.
She notes the benefit of weight lifting to prevent osteoporosis and that high intensity exercising shows marked benefits in all health markers, but women must aim for consistency above all.