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October 15th, 2021: Boost Your Home Menu Potential – Planning for a Delicious Week!
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October 15th, 2021: Boost Your Home Menu Potential – Planning for a Delicious Week!
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It is always a good idea to replace excess body fat with muscle. If you have a mobility impairment, the benefits are even greater! More muscle means more strength and better mobility. More muscle mass means decreased risk of chronic diseases, increased metabolic rate, and even improved mood and mental health. It also helps to keep you at a healthy body weight.
People who use assistive devices to improve their mobility often lose muscle mass. The biggest muscles humans have are in the butt and legs. Back muscles can also easily become weak from lack of use. The repeated use of an assistive device like a walker, wheelchair, or cane can make you prone to shoulder and chest muscles injuries. Exercising is practically a magical cure all that can help combat these muscle weakness issues. If you have access to a pool, this is a great way to move those muscles through low impact exercise. The pool is great no matter how old you are – and who does not love to splash around in the water? The water supports the body and can reduce the risk of discomfort. For outdoor pools, take advantage of the early mornings when the air is cooler and the sun is less intense. There are a lot of workout routines for people with all kinds of abilities on the internet – find someone you like who inspires you. There are many options from beginner to advanced. Start with easy routines that will not wear you out too much. Give yourself a week or two to ramp up gradually. Check out your local recreation center or gym. Many offer adapted cycling and other exercise machines useful for people with limited lower leg movement. There are often tailored programs or rates for people with disabilities. It is worth investigating to discover what your community has available. This is also a great way to meet new friends who are also interested in maintaining their muscle mass! If you are sports minded, you might check into local adapted sports leagues for people with mobility impairing disabilities. Depending on where you are located there may be adapted basketball, rugby, fencing, dancing, or even sailing! Many clubs and teams are happy to welcome new members. You can try checking your favorite recreation center or gym for announcements as well as searching on the internet. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone with just a little to a whole lot of experience. Doing regular exercise to help build muscle mass and strength has huge health benefits, regardless of your level of experience. In addition to improving your strength, you will be at lower risk for many diseases. The mental health benefits of exercise will boost your mood – and help with depression, stress, mental clarity, sleep and anxiety. Plus, it’s a great way to meet new friends. Gradually build to at least a total of 30 minutes a day or more, 5 days a week to enjoy the benefits. And following the physical activity guidelines for all Americans, you can break those down into three, 10-minute sessions per day. Even 10 minutes a day will help!
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