Exercise for Older Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

23. How can endurance exercises help me?

Endurance exercises, like walking, jogging or swimming, improve the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system. They may also delay or prevent diseases such as diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and stroke. (For animated demonstrations of endurance exercises, click on the "Exercises to Try" button on the left of the screen.)

"Swimming Helps Me Control My Blood Pressure" [1 min 18 sec]

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