{"id":24431,"date":"2019-08-26T11:53:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T18:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/?p=24431"},"modified":"2019-08-26T05:55:09","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T12:55:09","slug":"use-exercise-bands-to-boost-your-cardio-endurance-and-reduce-inflammation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/all-mfn\/use-exercise-bands-to-boost-your-cardio-endurance-and-reduce-inflammation\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Exercise Bands to Boost Your Cardio Endurance and Reduce Inflammation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Researchers studied 1,544 people age 50-plus. Some of those in their 80s had the lowest inflammation levels in their bodies because they took care of their health. This included cardio exercises along with resistance \u2013\u00a0weight training with weights and bands<\/a>, stretching for flexible joints and mobility. Even in extreme old age, centennials showed positive outcomes when they exercised. Low levels of inflammation were also an important predictor of people\u2019s cognitive function, especially those in the oldest age group.<\/p>\n

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Lori Michiel in her studio<\/em><\/center><\/p><\/div>\n

I\u2019d have to say that of all the exercises I do, I love anything aerobic (getting my heart rate up) the most.\u00a0 Walking, jogging, biking and dancing are the most common forms to get your motor running and is a great way to shake off the cobwebs. Any quick, sustained movement can increase your heart rate.<\/p>\n

Before you start moving around, think about what motivates you to push a little harder. Are you interested in exercise to\u00a0reduce stress and shake off the blues, lose weight, build a healthier brain (cognition), or make new friends?<\/p>\n

Researchers say those who believed exercise was good for stress reduction valued it more with increased age. Motivation to move when reaching 60-plus can yield different benefits. For instance, people who exercise experience\u00a0less inflammation\u00a0in their bodies. Inflammation can lead to illness (stemming from a lower immune system) and difficulty\u00a0losing weight. Losing weight can be especially troublesome if you have joint issues (hip, knees or back). With each pound you lose, the equivalent of four pounds of pressure can be released.<\/p>\n

The combination of cardio mixed with bands is one solution for cardio exercise to keep inflammation at bay. It is\u00a0fun<\/u>. Be creative and you will never get bored. In this month\u2019s Exercise Snack Video, I will show you a few quick examples. Pay close attention to my cues on form and technique and in the long run (pardon the pun), you\u2019ll have fun!!<\/p>\n

Side note<\/em>: The familiar tune of the Bee Gees song \u201cStayin\u2019 Alive\u201d has been used for medical training for some time. It has the right beat \u2014 not to mention the perfect title \u2014 for providing CPR\u2019s chest compressions at the right pace to revive a patient. Try playing it sometime when you exercise.<\/p>\n

Reprinted with permission from Lori Michiel<\/a>. Originally published on Lori’s\u00a0Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Lori Michiel, NASM, has been assisting seniors in their homes since 2006 with customized exercise programs including those designed to address Parkinson\u2019s, metabolic disorders, arthritis and diabetes. These adaptive programs are specifically designed to improve balance, circulation, flexibility, mobility and promote independence.\u00a0Lori Michiel Fitness\u00a0has over 40 certified trainers who are matched with clients in Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange Counties. Connect with Lori at\u00a0www.LoriMichielFitness.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Researchers studied 1,544 people age 50-plus. Some of those in their 80s had the lowest inflammation levels in their bodies because they took care of their health. This included cardio exercises along with resistance \u2013\u00a0weight training with weights and bands, stretching for flexible joints and mobility. Even in extreme old age, centennials showed positive outcomes when they exercised. Low levels of inflammation were also an important predictor of people\u2019s cognitive function, especially those in the oldest age group. I\u2019d have to say that of all the exercises I do, I love anything aerobic (getting my heart rate up) the most.\u00a0 Walking, jogging, biking and dancing are the most common forms to get your motor running and is a great way to shake off the cobwebs. Any quick, sustained movement can increase your heart rate. Before you start moving around, think about what motivates you to push a little harder. Are you interested in exercise to\u00a0reduce stress and shake off the blues, lose weight, build a healthier brain (cognition), or make new friends? Researchers say those who believed exercise was good for stress reduction valued it more with increased age. Motivation to move when reaching 60-plus can yield different benefits. For […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":14872,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[54,134],"class_list":["post-24431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-mfn","tag-exercise","tag-fitness"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24431"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24431\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}