Life can get busy and exhausting, and there are some days more than others where you’re likely interested in sitting on the couch and watching television. Some people have a habit of doing it without knowing it. An hour or so of watching House Hunters could turn into an entire evening watching TV. For many, it’s a way to relax.
It may seem harmless to watch so much TV, but in a recent article from McKnight’s Senior Living, you’ll want to think otherwise. It turns out that researchers at the University of Queensland found those who watch less TV have stronger lower-body muscles. This was by a large margin, too. They also discovered that when the participants completed a knee extensor strength test, the participants who watched less TV performed better on the test.
We found these results insightful because of this study’s large impact on seniors. The goal for most seniors is to live independently and perpetuated negative habits may change that possibility. Though it’s important to have an exercise regimen throughout your life, we strongly encourage our residents to stay active at The Kenwood. Physical and mental fitness can have strong benefits for seniors and can improve the health of those who may currently have a disease or disability.
Learn more about our signature physical fitness programs online or call us at 513-258-2815.
