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Exercise and age - Overview

Alternative Names

Age and exercise

Information:

Question:

When is it too late to gain the benefits of an exercise program?

Answer:

It's never too late. Exercise at any age has benefits, from reducing the risk of heart problems (including acute MI) to preventing osteoporosis, the thinning and loss of density of the bones.

Always consult your health care provider before beginning an exercise program.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/18/2007
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Buchner DM. Physical activity. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 14.

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