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Why exercise is the silver bullet to a long and health life | Dr. Max Health

If you could put the benefits of exercise into a pill, then that pill would be the most powerful and extraordinary drug ever discovered. Sadly this is not possible!

Exercise is indeed that ‘silver bullet’ to a long and healthy life but too many of us seem to abandon its benefits as we get older….and there is really no reason for it.

While Exercise is King, then Diet is Queen and together they make up the ‘Kingdom of Wellness’!

As we age, regular exercise, especially resistance exercise, becomes even more beneficial and it is never too late to start!

Staying active is the single most important thing we can do as get that bit older.

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Exercise - The ‘Silver Bullet’ of Health

Over 50% of the UK adult population is now over 50, and the majority of those are retired or entering a pre-retirement phase. People are living longer and it’s clear that more of us are intending to stay active and enjoy the extra time we have as the years go on. There are many ways you can stay active as you age such as swimming, walking and cycling. This article aims to focus on how you can get yourself back in the gym, enjoying the social aspects while keeping fit. The longer it’s been since you last set foot inside a gym, the more you are going to have to rely on personal trainers to guide you through the right exercises for your fitness level and goals.

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