Seachange Emerald Lakes Advocates Active Lifestyle for Seniors
Announcement posted by Seachange Emerald Lakes 17 Jun 2015
Active adult lifestyle resort in Emerald Lakes reveals the top nine benefits of an active lifestyle for seniors.
Emerald Lakes, QLD, 17 June 2015 - The owners of Seachange Emerald Lakes pride themselves on offering what they feel is one of the finest active adult retirement resorts in Australia. Their business model is based on friendship, fun and fitness. They offer an active lifestyle for seniors who want to enjoy their retirement years and remain healthy enough to do so. Along the way, they have found out that an active lifestyle can extend the length and quality of life for their residents.
In a recent blog post called “9 Benefits of an Active Lifestyle,” Managing Director David Pradella provided a summary of nine well-known benefits enjoyed by those who stay active in their later years. Mr Pradella is an advocate of the principles on which Seachange Emerald Lakes was founded and he keeps a close watch on research concerning over 50’s quality of life.
According to Mr Pradella: “We are providing a world class facility that encourages our residents to establish social connections. Those social connections make it easy for them to lead an active lifestyle that includes some kind of exercise every day. There will be structured activities, but a lot of our residents choose to create their own structure.”
Established Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly
There are numerous studies and academic papers on the subject of the effects of an active lifestyle on lifespan and quality of life. The following benefits are well-established and are provided by as little as 30 minutes of walking per day.
Stronger Heart
The cardiovascular benefits of exercise are well-documented. The risk of stroke is diminished by as much as 27% by a half hour of walking every day. Exercise lowers blood pressure and “bad cholesterol” levels while raising “good cholesterol” levels.
Stronger Mind
Exercise has been shown by observational studies to lower the risk of dementia by as much as 40%. One of the more important mechanisms may be the prevention of brain shrinkage.
Stronger Body
Exercise strengthens and tones the muscles. A stronger, more toned body is much healthier and less likely to sustain serious injury from an accident or a fall.
Stronger Bones
Weight bearing exercise strengthens the bones by helping them retain their calcium. This prevents osteoporosis and makes them less prone to breaking in a fall.
More Energy
Those who exercise have more energy. The body adapts to the demands placed upon it. When someone expends more energy on a daily basis, the body responds by providing more energy to expend.
Less Weight
Exercise burns calories and raises the metabolism. In addition, muscles that are stronger and more toned use more energy, even when sitting. This causes the body to use more calories each day instead of storing them as fat.
Mr Pradella concludes: “We promote an active lifestyle because it helps our residents stay healthy and happy. A look around Seachange Emerald Lakes proves that we are right.”
Seachange Emerald Lakes is an active adult lifestyle resort in Emerald Lakes. They are an over 50’s gated resort based on the principles of friendship, fun and fitness. The completed property will offer a plethora of world class facilities, including a 5-Star country club, 13 km of walking paths, a pool and tennis court. To learn more or to arrange a visit, call 1800 559 669 today or visit their website: http://www.seachangegoldcoast.com.au/emerald-lakes/.
In a recent blog post called “9 Benefits of an Active Lifestyle,” Managing Director David Pradella provided a summary of nine well-known benefits enjoyed by those who stay active in their later years. Mr Pradella is an advocate of the principles on which Seachange Emerald Lakes was founded and he keeps a close watch on research concerning over 50’s quality of life.
According to Mr Pradella: “We are providing a world class facility that encourages our residents to establish social connections. Those social connections make it easy for them to lead an active lifestyle that includes some kind of exercise every day. There will be structured activities, but a lot of our residents choose to create their own structure.”
Established Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly
There are numerous studies and academic papers on the subject of the effects of an active lifestyle on lifespan and quality of life. The following benefits are well-established and are provided by as little as 30 minutes of walking per day.
Stronger Heart
The cardiovascular benefits of exercise are well-documented. The risk of stroke is diminished by as much as 27% by a half hour of walking every day. Exercise lowers blood pressure and “bad cholesterol” levels while raising “good cholesterol” levels.
Stronger Mind
Exercise has been shown by observational studies to lower the risk of dementia by as much as 40%. One of the more important mechanisms may be the prevention of brain shrinkage.
Stronger Body
Exercise strengthens and tones the muscles. A stronger, more toned body is much healthier and less likely to sustain serious injury from an accident or a fall.
Stronger Bones
Weight bearing exercise strengthens the bones by helping them retain their calcium. This prevents osteoporosis and makes them less prone to breaking in a fall.
More Energy
Those who exercise have more energy. The body adapts to the demands placed upon it. When someone expends more energy on a daily basis, the body responds by providing more energy to expend.
Less Weight
Exercise burns calories and raises the metabolism. In addition, muscles that are stronger and more toned use more energy, even when sitting. This causes the body to use more calories each day instead of storing them as fat.
Mr Pradella concludes: “We promote an active lifestyle because it helps our residents stay healthy and happy. A look around Seachange Emerald Lakes proves that we are right.”
Seachange Emerald Lakes is an active adult lifestyle resort in Emerald Lakes. They are an over 50’s gated resort based on the principles of friendship, fun and fitness. The completed property will offer a plethora of world class facilities, including a 5-Star country club, 13 km of walking paths, a pool and tennis court. To learn more or to arrange a visit, call 1800 559 669 today or visit their website: http://www.seachangegoldcoast.com.au/emerald-lakes/.