Released on: January 1, 2008, 12:15 pm

Press Release Author: Andrea Vogt-Palmer, FitwithAndrea.com

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Louisville, KY January 1, 2008--Regular physical exercise
(including cardio and strength training with weights) is not only important in our
younger years, but especially when we age.

Press Release Body: It is estimated that unless we exercise our muscles regularly,
we can lose five to seven pounds of muscle tissue each decade of our adult lives.
Add this to the amount of fat we gain because of a slow-down in our metabolism as we
get older and you can see it becoming a real health problem.

According to Andrea Palmer of FitwithAndrea.com, there are many benefits associated
with building and maintaining muscle mass through strength training: from a better
posture, a decrease in lower back pain, a faster metabolism, to the prevention of
falls because of stronger ankle joints and leg muscles, to better being able to deal
with everyday tasks like carrying groceries.

General health benefits of regular physical exercise include: reducing the risk of
coronary heart disease and diabetes, lowering of high blood pressure and reducing
related health risks, relieving arthritis pain by promoting greater flexibility,
increasing bone density, potentially preventing osteoporosis. In addition,
exercising regularly will boost your self confidence, improve your appearance and
lessen the threat of depression.

Andrea points out that because of these benefits, The American College of Sports
Medicine and the American Heart Association have released new guidelines encouraging
Americans of any age to strength-train at least twice a week on top of a regular
cardio workout (brisk walk, swimming, treadmill, stationary bike) of at least 30
minutes on most days of the week in order to build and maintain a healthy body.

It is recommended that adults of any age perform one to three sets of eight to
twelve repetitions each of eight to ten exercises using appropriate weight for their
individual fitness level in order to exercise all major muscle groups (arms,
shoulders, chest, back, upper legs and lower legs).

In order to maintain a healthy weight and be physically fit at any age, it is
important that the physical exercise routine is used in conjunction with an overall
healthy diet.

The \"Exercise Routine for Seniors\" section of FitwithAndrea.com features an
easy-to-follow exercise routine and is part of a comprehensive approach to changing
to a healthy lifestyle.

FitwithAndrea.com is committed to showing how you can transform to a healthy
lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity,
de-stressing your life and generally having a more positive mindset.

For further information, please visit www.FitwithAndrea.com or e-mail Andrea at
andrea@fitwithandrea.com.

Web Site: http://www.FitwithAndrea.com

Contact Details: P.O. Box 173
Hillview, KY 40129

Phone: (502) 413-1073
E-Mail: andrea@fitwithandrea.com