January 29th

By Mutt Mulligan

New study shows It’s never too late to start exercising

We talk a lot about getting the family outdoors to exercise, and in more and more cases “family” means multi generations living under one roof. A study that was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that regular exercise can have a major impact on overall health, even in senior citizens who were previously inactive.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University.

The study tracked the health and exercise habits of more than 3,000 healthy seniors over the period of eight years. At the end of the study researchers found that seniors who remained active during the course of the study were more than seven times more likely to age healthily than those who remained inactive. Study participants who were inactive at the start of the study, but then started exercising during the eight year period, also improved their health.

Do you need a few ideas to get the whole family moving together? Check out TurfMutt’s Family Activities Guide for some suggestions, and check out TurfMutt’s Facebook page for other ideas.