Abdominal Fitness & Anti Aging

Anti aging exercises are those exercises that help to keep you younger and fresher -

What is aging? Aging is a process of growing in years. As we grow in years, the metabolism rate changes, so does several other vital functions of the body. The immune system becomes weaker and so we are prone to several diseases. Besides, high obesity levels can be very dangerous with growing age as it can cause diabetes, heart attack, blockage of coronary artery etc.

So, how does aging set in? Aging sets in quicker if the body is unfit. A saggy, unhealthy and fat body will look much older than the bodies with toned up muscles. A person looks much fresher and healthier with well-toned skin if he is fit physically and has a great mind and soul.

What are anti aging exercises? Anti aging exercises are those exercises that help to make a person look younger and fresher. They are aimed at improving both the physical fitness as well as the mental health.

How do they work? They work by toning up the muscles, wrinkles do not set in on the skin, blood circulation is increased. Besides, mental make-up of a person increases which increases his power of concentration and makes him much livelier.

What are the various exercises?

The various exercise for anti aging are:

Cardio-vascular workouts - These workouts include aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercises are vital for one's health. Research has shown that cardio-vascular workout can help to regain the aerobic function of a person by even twenty years. Try to put on some hard-beat music. You can workout by following the rhythm of the beats. Even cardio-kickboxing enhances aerobic activity in the body. Artificial kick-boxing gear is available which help for these types of workouts.

Body flexibility exercises - With aging, one loses flexibility. So, the exercises should be aimed to regain the flexibility. Stretching exercises everyday help to regain the flexibility of the body.

Stamina is also an important factor. While we are young we are energetic and lively. There is a spring in our every step. But, with age we lose our stamina. We feel fatigued easily. More so, an unfit body leads to lesser stamina. Therefore, one should exercise to increase the stamina level. This may include long jogs or brisk walks daily coupled with cycling.

Facial Exercises - Just like ordinary exercises, even facial exercises are equally important to look younger. It is a popular belief that what attracts a person first is the face. A wrinkled saggy face, with a double chin will present a very sorry appearance. Indeed, in such a situation a person looks much older than what he actually is. Several exercises have been devised to for the face. Mostly these exercises deal with stretching the muscles of the face, neck and head. A great deal of differences can be observed over a period of certain months.

Strength training and muscle building- We gradually become weak, as we grow older. Moreover, our muscles tend to get wasted due to lack of body workout. Therefore, even at a young age one might have weak and tender muscles. Poor dietary habits also leads to fragile bones. The result is that we end up having no body strength. Therefore, muscle building and body strength development is very essential. Different muscle building exercises are there. One might develop good abdominal muscles by regularly working on them. Also weight lifting helps to strengthen the body.

Mind workout - Mind workout exercises such as yoga, tai chi and traditional Indian massage can help to rejuvenate the spirit inside you. We can get rid of boredom. There will be fun and joy in our lives.

By Sharon Mirin