Health and Fitness

The Internet has created an environment where information on any topic, event or issue is at the tip of your fingertips. Encyclopedias and even TV don’t provide the same access to information available on computers, smart phones and tablets. For seniors who are in search of fitness or health knowledge; the Internet provides a wealth of contact with professional resources, peer reviews and groups. Below are 4 places seniors should look for fitness and health information on the Internet while not forgetting to check the sources for their validity and accuracy.Social MediaSources such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have made it possible for seniors to not only get information from professionals like personal trainers or fitness and nutritional gurus, but also their peers. Many professional fitness experts now use social media platforms and provide a lot of free information as a way of marketing their brand. Also having peers on social media who have tried the new fitness craze or diet, give reviews and checks the validity of products or information for them.BlogsMany Fitness and Nutrition experts’ blog or write articles. Blogs are places on the Internet where anyone can write their thoughts or opinions on any topic they choose. Seniors can follow these experts who give free advice in each of their articles. Having a space to connect with the experts allows seniors to comment or ask questions to the professionals who are usually happy that someone recognizes their work.YouTubeSince many people learn visually, YouTube allows individuals to not only see how a workout is done but also have the ability to re-watch the video at their own pace. YouTube also provides a comment section for questions from viewers if anything in the video remains unclear. Seniors can watch videos ranging from chair workouts, balance and coordination to stretching and flexibility.Senior specific websitesWith the demographic of seniors constantly growing; there are many sites that are dedicated specifically to senior health and wellness. Health tips for conditions like Osteoporosis, Arthritis or Diabetes can all be found on the Internet where in the past people had to go to their local library or encyclopedias to do the research. Keeping in mind that for all conditions that may be serious, it is still important to go to a doctor for a diagnosis instead of self-diagnosing yourself.As the Internet continues to grow, seniors and their ability to acquire knowledge about health and wellness will grow with it. Gone are the days when people have to wait to get information, now it’s on at the tip of your fingertips. So as technology progresses how do you get information about Health and Fitness?

There is no doubt that health and fitness are related to each other. If you are fit, you guarantee yourself a healthy life. Fitness is achieved by practicing any kind of sport, even if it is just walking. Technology has brought us so many benefits and managed our time, but in the same time, it brought us diseases and pains. Sedentary life is not ours, nor are we created to sleep or sit all the day long. We are born to live our lives moving and to be active, doing all our stuff by ourselves. Since we cannot live without our cars, remote controls, elevators and PDA’s, then we can practice any kind of sport to get the maximum out of it and be healthy all our lives.If we took walking for an example, you will notice anybody you know who perseveres on walking every day for at least 1/2 an hour, that they are enjoying a healthy life, free from stress and sickness. This is because of their perseverance on walking improved his fitness, and so, their health and mental well-being. Actually, you can guarantee a good and healthy life just from walking every day. You will deal with your life stresses, you will progress at work, and even more, you will be more spiritual and religious. Simply because walking increases you blood flow to the brain, therefore, increases your thinking skills. So if you want to get smarter, then get walking.Walking makes your body releases endorphins, which are natural hormones released inside your body to make you feel happy. This may be prominent when you walk at a high speed. However, people who walk slowly notice an improvement in their mood.Almost, all the physicians recommend their patients to walk every day, or at least 3 times a week, and they consider it a natural treatment and an essential part of the therapy. So many diseases are cured or improved by walking. For example; Hypertension, Diabetes, Arthritis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Depression, Heart diseases, Respiratory diseases, Lymphatic diseases, Circulatory and Nervous problems.As we mentioned before that while you walk, your brain releases endorphins and so achieving what many drugs and herbs try to achieve artificially but in a natural way. This makes the cure from depression, a piece of cake. However, depression is a serious and life-threatening disease. Anyway, you should consult a therapist in this case.When you walk, you have much time to think and to get away from any stress. This is because you breathe in fresh air, watch the nature and feel your body moving, which relieves all the stresses in your body and on your mind, too.On walking, you should wear comfortable clothes, and shoes. Drink enough water before, during and after walking. Try to make it in a natural open-air place, with trees and natural views around and enough fresh air. Enjoy the view and breathe deeply as much as you can. Be sure that you are away from any stressful factor. Walk an hour after a meal, and never walk on a full stomach. You can eat anything, but 1/2 an hour after your walk. Straighten your spine; do not arch your back. Do not lean forward or backwards. Look forward with your chin up. Try to make your body relaxed as much as you can, with your shoulders relaxed and slightly back. Pull your stomach inwards. Squeeze your buttocks as you walk.You can ask anybody you know to join you while walking, as you will not feel bored, because you will talk and laugh with them, and time will pass by, resulting in so many miles walked without noticing that the distance and time had passed. Go ahead start from now on. Walk every day or at least 3 times a week, put it on your schedule and never skip it.