MISSION SENIORS A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors
September 2013
Exercise and aging Whatever your age, exercise can help
Bunch with a
On the third Thursday of every month, Mission Community Services hosts a lovely meal at Carrington House, 32700 7th Ave, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Occasionally, the diners will be joined by a guest speaker or live entertainment. Serving up hot food and good times, lunch with a bunch is sure to be the highlight of the month. It’s not just for seniors! Adult children and caregivers are welcome.
Lunch is $8 a person and transportation is available for an additional charge of $5. Pre-Registration is required so give us a call at 604.826.3634 to book your seat today! The Mission Leisure Centre offers many programs seniors can participate in, such as this Stretch and Strength class, led by Marion Black.
Below is a description of what happens to our bodies as we age and how exercise can make all the difference. What happens to muscles as we age? Muscle mass decreases as we age. Beginning in the fourth decade of life, adults lose three to five per cent of muscle mass per decade, and the decline increases to one to two per cent per year after age 50. Muscle keeps us strong; it burns calories, helps us maintain our weight, and it contributes to balance and bone strength. Without it, we can lose our independence and our mobility. The good news is that muscle mass can increase at any age in response to exercise.
What happens to endurance? Endurance decreases as we age but there’s good news when it comes to fitness, walking endurance, and health. In an impressive study, data collected on more than 41,000 men and women from 1990 to 2001 were analyzed to find the relationship between walking and mortality. It was reported that men and women who walked 30 minutes or more per day during the study period had fewer deaths than those who walked less than 30 minutes. Interestingly, even men and women who smoked or were overweight were protected from early death if they walked more than 30 minutes per day. What happens to flexibility? You guessed it. It decreases. The
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good news is that studies show improvements in function when individuals engage in exercise programs that involve stretching exercises with significant improvements in the range of motion of various joints.
Mission Seniors Living 55 Plus is dedicated to our seniors, whom we hope to motivate to keep active. We welcome story submissions and photos. Submissions can be e-mailed to Gordon Dainard at gdainard333@gmail.com. For past issues, visit missioncityrecord. com and click e-Editions.
What happens to balance? Balance decreases as we age and falling is a major problem as a result. The good news is that physical activity can improve balance and reduce the risk of falling. It’s important to select balance-training exercises that are specific to activities that you do during the day. For example, you might want to do balance exercises on one leg that mimic the act of walking if you are
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