Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can exercise do for me?
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2. What is the difference between exercise and physical activity?
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3. If I have a medical condition, is it safe for me to exercise?
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4. What health conditions would cause me to check with my doctor before exercising?
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5. I'm 81 years old. Should I be exercising, and will it make a difference at my age?
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6. I haven't exercised in years. How do I start?
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7. I find it hard to make myself be active. What can I do?
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8. How do I find time to be active?
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9. Once I start exercising, how long before I see results?
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10. Is it better to join an exercise class or group, or exercise on my own?
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11. Do I need a personal trainer?
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12. Do I need special shoes or clothing?
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13. Do I need to buy any special equipment?
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14. Should I drink water when I exercise?
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15. Should I eat before exercising?
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16. How do I avoid injury?
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17. What kinds of exercises should I try?
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18. How much physical activity do I need?
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19. What are some endurance exercises to try?
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20. What are some strength exercises to try?
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21. What are some balance exercises to try?
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22. What are some flexibility exercises to try?
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23. If I'm overweight or obese, what kinds of physical activity can I do?
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24. How can I tell if I'm making progress?
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25. How frequently should I check my progress?
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26. Why should I check my progress?
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27. I've been exercising for some time now and I'm not seeing any more real improvements. What can I do to see more progress?
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28. How can I make exercise a regular part of my life?
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29. When there are temporary breaks in my exercise schedule, how can I get back on track?
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30. When events cause permanent changes in my life, how can I stick with exercise and physical activity?
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