Enjoy the Amazing Benefits of Exercise
Get moving with a personalized exercise program from Recovery Physical Therapy!
It’s no secret that exercise has tremendous physical and mental health benefits. But for many people, it can be hard to get up and get moving. Maybe your mobility just isn’t what it used to be. Perhaps you’re intimidated by the intense workouts you see posted on social media. Or maybe you’re someone who never exercised much to begin within, and now you feel it’s too late to start. Our physical therapists at Recovery Physical Therapy are experts in resolving injuries and giving you the tools to get active again!
Several recent studies might help you find some motivation. Recent research suggests that exercise might be a way to slow the aging process. In one study, scientists found that exercise can reprogram muscles to a more youthful state–essentially “de-aging” them. Other studies have found that regular exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Whether you want to slow the aging process, improve your mood, or get healthier, the physical therapists at Recovery Physical Therapy are here to help.
The many benefits of regular exercise
Did you know that exercise is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug? Some doctors even call it a “polypill” because regular exercise provides benefits in so many different ways. In addition to its potential to halt aging, exercise can:
- Help with pain management
- Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers
- Strengthen bones and muscles
- Improve balance and help prevent falls
- Improve sleep quality
- Elevate mood
And that only touches the surface. No matter your age or current fitness level, exercise is one of the best ways to improve your overall health and wellness.
Give us a call today to set up an appointment and get started with a personalized exercise program.
Sources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1568163720302439
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13311-020-00904-8
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP283836
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10948102_Exercise_and_sleep