Exercise at Any Age Exercise is not just for the young it is also for the young at heart it helps keep us 'young at heart'. We have heard many excuses and I am sure some of you have come up with some doozies yourself, but know this, stillness is bad. Approximately 3 million people die each year due to physical inactivity. Regular exercise is important in all stages of life, it is especially critical in older adults for good health. You are never too old and it is never too late. Of course you should always consult your doctor prior to beginning a program and your doctor can prescribe the best type of activity. If you have been inactive start slowly, begin with 5-10 minutes of moderate of physical activity each day, when you feel yourself beginning to get stronger than gradually either increase the amount of time or the intensity. It is not always your age that gives you that tired feeling and thinking 'I just need to take it easy' it is more likely we...