FIRE & RESCUE
Wellness &
Injury Prevention
Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. No Matter what your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. In fact, in most cases you have a lot more to lose by not being active.
Here are just a few of the benefits of exercise and physical activity:
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Maintenance and improvement of physical strength and fitness.
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Better ability to do the everyday things things you want to do.
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Improvement of balance.
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Disease management for diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.
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Reduction of feelings of depression; mood improvement.
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Better ability to shift quickly between tasks, plan an activity, and ignore irrelevant information.
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The key work in all these benefits is you - how fit and active you are now and how much effort you put into being active. To gain the most benefits enjoy all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Stay safe while you exercise and be sure to eat a healthy diet too!
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See the PLFR Fire Fit newsletter for more ideas on how to stay fit, including recipes and motivational articles.
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Read on for introductions to more public safety information on wellness and injury prevention on the PLFR website: