According to experts, old age begins at age 60-65. At this age, cells wear away, provoking bodily changes, which demand a strong will and daily activities that were unimportant in earlier stages of life.

Exercising is one of those activities, not only to live a healthy life in all aspects, but mainly to help the body function properly so that we can avoid coronary disease and blood pressure problems.

Keeping fit is very important because a sedentary life weakens the muscles and slows down circulation. Doctors advise that physical activity is not restricted to the gym since we may well meet our daily exercise needs by walking for at least 40 minutes per day.

Cycle rides, swimming and gardening are other options to help safeguard health.

The thickening of veins and arteries indicates that there is a deterioration leading to blood circulation problems. This provokes hypertension.

We should not forget that hypertension is a risk factor in all cardiovascular disorders, including brain and heart injuries.

Not only the elderly need a training program appropriate to their body and age, but physical activity is important throughout our entire lives and its benefits are innumerable, heart resistance being perhaps its largest advantage.

When we exercise at a certain intensity for over two minutes, our muscles demand a large amount of oxygen. These activities oblige those who exercise regularly to increase their heart resistance, consisting of the continuous capacity of the blood to carry oxygen to the cells.

An increase of heart resistance also assumes a certain capability of the tissues, and each one of its cells to process oxygen and eliminate the residue produced by this process.

At a certain age, and mainly when one has lived a sedentary life and had a diet too rich in fats, that capability of the tissues may be compromised, putting the heart at risk.

The heart is able to develop a certain resistance when we subject it to efforts. If the heart can efficiently function for a prolonged time under circumstances more demanding than normal, this organ will not have major problems pumping blood in our daily life, supposedly much more relaxed. The heart will not be affected either when facing situations demanding a prompt response.

Constant exercising for long periods of time produces innumerable benefits for people of all ages.

In recent decades, the elderly population has grown, and scientists have increasingly concentrated on the conditions necessary for a healthy old age: a proper diet, exercising, a favorable environment, cultural level and motivation.

In sum, a lifestyle seeking to prolong life to 120 years or longer.